New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Nandamuri Balakrishna's much-anticipated film Akhanda 2 continued its box office run on the second day, with early estimates indicating a noticeable drop in collections. After opening with Rs.30.5 crore on Friday, the film collected Rs.8.16 crore on Saturday, taking its two-day total to Rs.38.66 crore, according to the industry tracker Sacnilk.

While the numbers point to a decline in performance, industry analysts believe the film continues to benefit from the strong brand value of the Akhanda franchise, which has built a loyal audience over the years.

The second day witnessed varying occupancy levels across time slots, reflecting a mixed audience response. Morning shows recorded an occupancy of 16.81%, which rose ...