New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Akhanda 2 Box Office Collection Day 8: Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 Thaandavam had a dull start to a new week, as earnings dwindled by over 30 per cent.

The movie, which had achieved the Rs.76 crore net milestone at the end of Week 1 at the domestic box office, is now facing fierce competition from new Telugu releases, including Sahakutumbaanaam, Missterious, Failure Boys, Devagudi, and Kama, as well as the Digital Sutras.

The movie, marred by controversy, was forced to change its release date on the day of its premiere. Despite encouraging box office numbers, Akhanda 2 has not been able to match early blockbuster forecasts.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Akhanda 2 witnessed a massive dip ...