Mumbai | January 6, 2026
Sarvam Maya vs Akhanda 2: Box Office Clash Intensifies
As of January 6, 2026, the Indian box office is witnessing a fierce face-off between the Malayalam blockbuster ‘Sarvam Maya’ and Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’. Despite massive scale differences, both films are now competing neck-and-neck in daily collections.
Sarvam Maya Dominates with Content and Consistency
The Malayalam film Sarvam Maya has emerged as a pan-India phenomenon, driven by strong storytelling and technical brilliance.
Record-Breaking Collection: The film crossed ₹150 crore worldwide within its first week, setting a new all-time record for a Malayalam release.
Word-of-Mouth Success: Exceptional audience response has pushed the film to housefull shows in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu markets.
Historic Weekday Performance: Early estimates for January 5 and January 6 indicate a steady ₹12–14 crore daily average, an extraordinary feat for weekdays.
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam Holds Strong in Telugu Markets
Directed by Boyapati Srinu, Akhanda 2 is a high-octane mass action entertainer mounted on a massive budget.
Powerful Opening: The film collected nearly ₹100 crore within its first three days, driven by bumper openings in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Second-Week Pressure: As the film enters its second week, it is facing stiff competition from Sarvam Maya.
Regional Limitation: As of January 6, Akhanda 2 collections are largely concentrated in Telugu-speaking regions, while metro occupancy remains moderate.
Key Comparative Highlights
Screen Count: Akhanda 2 enjoys a wider screen presence, but Sarvam Maya leads decisively in per-screen averages.
Hindi Belt Impact: The Hindi-dubbed version of Sarvam Maya has delivered surprise numbers in North India, challenging Akhanda 2’s all-India totals.
Critical Reception:
Sarvam Maya — 4.5/5 (Critics)
Akhanda 2 — 3/5 (Mass-action appeal)
Box Office Verdict
Based on current trends, Sarvam Maya is well on track to become one of 2026’s biggest blockbusters, powered by controlled costs and massive profitability. Meanwhile, Akhanda 2 will need a strong upcoming weekend surge to justify its heavy production budget.
