Nandamuri Balakrishna's Telugu fantasy action thriller, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, will premiere on Netflix on January 9, 2026, following its theatrical release on December 12, 2025. Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the film received mixed audience responses, with praise for Balakrishna's performance, storyline, and music, but some criticism regarding pacing. The plot centers on a scientist developing a cure for a biowarfare attack during India's Maha Kumbh Mela, protected by her Aghori guardian, Akhanda.