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Akhanda 2 Netflix Debut Disappoints
19 Jan
Summary
- Akhanda 2 garnered 2 million views in its debut week.
- Film secured 4th spot in top 10 non-English films.
- It marks the fifth-lowest debut for a South Indian film.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's "Akhanda 2" experienced a subdued launch on Netflix, with its debut week viewership falling short of expectations. The film attracted 2 million viewers between January 5 and January 11, 2026, accumulating 5.6 million viewing hours and ranking fourth globally on Netflix's top 10 non-English films chart.
This performance is notably lower than that of his previous film, "Daaku Maharaaj," which achieved 2.4 million views in its opening week in 2025. "Akhanda 2" has also matched the debut viewership of "The Girlfriend," making it the fifth-lowest debut week for a South Indian film on Netflix since 2025.
The film did trend in the top 10 non-English films in several countries, including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria. However, its overall debut viewership suggests a less impactful entry compared to other major South Indian releases.
