According to investigators, the brother allegedly planned the operations, trained Raghava in committing thefts, and handled the stolen goods.

The box office collections of Balakrishna’s latest film Akhanda 2 continue to surprise trade pundits. According to Tollywood box office sources, the Boyapati Srinu directorial reportedly collected around Rs 61 crore during the first weekend and is sitting pretty so far.

Akhanda 2 shines at box office

Although Akhanda 2 opened to mixed reviews, trade wise, the Balakrishna-starrer did throw a few surprises. After the film registered Rs 22.5 crore collections on the first day (Friday), Rs 15.5 crore on Saturday, the expectations were high on Sunday too, and according to estimates, Akhanda 2 raked in Rs 15 crore. The film’s overall collections stand at Rs 61 crore (net) in India (including Rs 8 crore from premieres). These box office numbers are promising for a film that received negative reviews from critics and trade. Fans attribute the collections to Balakrishna’s star power and his commanding screen presence.

In North America too, the devotional action drama registered $750K at the box office making it a successful weekend. According to industry analysts, the litmus test for the film starts from Monday. While the general prediction is that any film would witness a decline in ticket sales on Monday, it’ll be interesting to see how Akhanda 2 continues its box office run.

Believed in director’s vision: Balakrishna

Speaking at the film’s success meet, Balakrishna said that Akhanda is a film that reflects the spirit of Sanatana Dharma and the soul of our nation. “I believed in the director’s vision and we are happy that it delivered blockbuster success. We stand vindicated,” said Balakrishna, reinforcing that the film is a collaborative effort. “More than a film’s release, it’s impact on society is critical. We have faced several challenges while making Akhanda 2, but we came out flying colours. We expressed our gratitude to the audiences for making the film a blockbuster success.”

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