New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Boyapati Srinu's sequel to his 2021 hit Akhanda, Akhanda 2, with Nandamuri Balakrishna reprising his dual roles, released in theatres on Friday and has made a promising start at the box office, collecting nearly Rs.7.43 crore on its first day. The film has garnered positive reviews from both critics and viewers and is expected to perform well throughout the weekend.

Akhanda 2 recorded an overall 6.26% Hindi occupancy on its opening day, Friday. Reports suggest that the film experienced a gradual decrease in audience turnout as the day progressed. While morning shows had an occupancy rate of 47.24%, afternoon shows reached 46.18%.

The much-awaited Akhanda 2 has hit the screens, and early occupancy reports show a mix...