After Bobby Deol, Aadhi Pinisetty to Face Off Against Balayya

“Aadhi will be portraying a fierce and ruthless antagonist in Akhanda 2,” reveals a source. “Having previously collaborated with director Boyapati Srinu in Sarrainodu, where he played a formidable politician’s son and held his ground against Allu Arjun, Aadhi is expected to bring the same intensity to this role.”

It has been a while since a Telugu-speaking actor played the antagonist in a Balakrishna film, making Aadhi’s casting a refreshing change. “After a string of Hindi actors portraying villains in Balayya’s films, it’s exciting to see a talented, homegrown actor like Aadhi take on the challenge,” the source adds.

This move echoes the success of actors like Jagapathi Babu, who redefined his career by playing a powerful villain in Legend, later landing roles alongside superstars like Rajinikanth and Mohanlal. Similarly, Srikanth revived his career after playing the antagonist in Akhanda and later as a cunning politician in Game Changer.

With Akhanda 2 gearing up for release, fans can look forward to an electrifying showdown between Balakrishna and Aadhi Pinisetty.