Akhanda (2021) is a high‑octane Telugu spiritual action drama written and directed by Boyapati Srinu, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in a powerful dual role. As Murali Krishna, he is a compassionate village leader who is targeted by corrupt mining baron Varadarajulu. When his defense fails, his other identity—Akhanda, a fierce Aghora devotee of Lord Shiva—emerges to deliver divine justice.

The film builds momentum through intense confrontations, action set pieces, and mythologically charged visuals. With Thaman S’s pulsating score heightening every fight and spiritual moment, and cinematography by C. Ram Prasad capturing raw, larger‑than‑life frames, Akhanda is crafted for the mass audience. The screenplay combines vengeance and devotion as Akhanda confronts corruption, wielding a trishul and striking fear into the hearts of wrongdoers.

Supporting performances include Pragya Jaiswal as Dr. Saranya (Murali’s devoted wife), Jagapathi Babu as the mystical spiritual guru, and Srikanth as the merciless antagonist. Poorna, Avinash, Subbaraju, and Viji Chandrasekhar round out a strong ensemble that underscores themes of righteousness, tradition, and redemption.

The Telugu original premiered on December 2, 2021, and created massive box office returns—grossing ₹120 crore domestically and over ₹140 crore worldwide—making it one of the highest grossers of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s career