Akhanda 2, the much-vaunted sequel to Akhanda, has been confirmed yet again. Speaking at the pre-release event of Skanda on Saturday, director Boyapati Srinu said that the sequel is only a matter of time. It is not a matter of whether but of when.
Akhanda was released in December 2021. Last year, on the sidelines of an event, Nandamuri Balakrishna said that a sequel to the blockbuster film will surely be there. More than a year later, Boyapati is yet to confirm when it is going to go on the floors.
“I’ll be doing Akhanda 2 with Balakrishna for sure. But it may not happen immediately. I’ve been closely observing Balakrishna for last 15 years. He is a kind of actor who can immerse into any given character,” said Boyapati who called Skanda a wonderful movie with elements for the masses and families.
Ram Pothineni expressed his gratitude to Balakrishna for all his support since his first movie Devadas. “Thaman’s background score will be a major asset. We will release the next song soon and it will be a feast for the masses. It was really a tough task to attain this rugged look for Skanda.”
Balakrishna and Boyapati are rumoured to be planning to announce the film in the last quarter of 2024 or in early 2025.
Meanwhile, Balayya awaits the release of ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’ on October 19. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the action entertainer has Sree Leela and Kajal Aggarwal in key roles.
As for Boyapati, his next directorial, Skanda, is going to hit the screens on September 15. Starring Ram Pothineni and Sree Leela in lead roles, the film also features Munishkanth, Indraja, Srikanth, Saiee Manjrekar and others.
