Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 is postponed again; the new date will be revealed soon by the makers.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 has been postponed once again due to legal and financial issues. The producers, however, are already working on a new release date. Here is a detailed and more relatable version that will help the fans in understanding the whole delay and what they could expect next.
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Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, the much-expected sequel has experienced yet another delay, which has displeased the fans of Nandamuri Balakrishna once again. The film, which was originally going to be released on December 5, was stopped suddenly just a few hours before its theatrical debut—causing confusion, frustration and concern among the eager moviegoers.
Akhanda 2: Last-Minute Release Delay
The whole release plan which included paid premieres on December 4, was canceled at the last minute due to what officials called "unavoidable circumstances" and unforeseen technical problems.
Distributor 14 Reels Plus posted a very sad apology on X (formerly Twitter), stating that even though they worked very hard, still some unexpected issues made them to delay the release. The production team promised their audience that Akhanda 2 would "strike the target whenever it is launched," and assured that new release date would be declared very soon.
Legal & Financial Issues Behind the Postponement
The delay is a result of the ongoing financial quarrel between 14 Reels Plus and Eros International Media Ltd., as disclosed in the court papers.
The Madras High Court's ruling has barred the release of the movie until the pending debt—reportedly over ₹28 crore plus interest—is settled.
This decision has put a stop to all marketing and movie release, which has now completely halted.
New Release Date: What Industry Sources Say
The industry whispers that the producers are considering December 12 for the new release date. However, experts in the trade warn that this might be too optimistic given the legal issues and big releases around the same time.
However, fans still believe that the matters will be sorted out quickly, and they will get to see the thrilling entertainer they have been longing for very soon.
About Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
Boyapati Srinu is directing Akhanda 2, which keeps the spiritual, mass-action intensity of the 2021 huge Akhanda.
More cast in the sequel are:
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Samyukta Menon
Aadi Pinisetty
Harshaali Malhotra
With the charismatic Balakrishna and Boyapati's usual great filmmaking, there are very high expectations for the sequel.
