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BB3 (2021)

BB3 poster
Original title
అఖండ
Directed by
Boyapati Srinu
Country
India
Rated
UA
Rating
5.7 of 10 from 27 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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Twin brothers are separated at birth and grow up as very different men. One becomes a local hero while the other becomes a devoted follower of Shiva. When one brother's life is threatened, the other returns to help him.

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What happens

Akhanda (transl. Undivided) is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action drama film co-written and directed by Boyapati Srinu. It was produced by Miryala Ravinder Reddy, under Dwaraka Creations. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role alongside Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu and Srikanth. The film featured original score and soundtrack was composed by Thaman S. In the film, twin brothers Akhanda and Murali Krishna are separated at birth. They grow up to lead completely separate lives, Murali as a local hero, and Akhanda as a secluded Shiva devotee. But when the lives of Murali and his family are in danger, his long-lost brother finally returns. Released on 2 December 2021, Akhanda opened to mixed reviews from the critics and positive response from audience. The film became a success, grossing over ₹150 crore worldwide, emerging as the third highest-grossing Telugu film of the year and the highest-grossing film in Balakrishna's career then. Akhanda was featured at the 53rd International Film Festival of India in the Indian Panorama mainstream section. Akhanda won the Telangana state Gaddar Award for Second Best Feature Film. A sequel, titled Akhanda 2, was released on 12 December 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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