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‘Akhanda 2’ release postponed: Makers say, ‘This is a painful moment’

'Akhanda 2' release pulled at the last minute: Premiere shows for Nandamuri Balakrishna's film cancelled

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Nandamuri Balakrishna’s highly awaited ‘Akhanda 2’, which was scheduled to release on December 5, has been postponed indefinitely.The update came just hours after the abrupt cancellation of its paid premiere shows in India. Taking to social media, the production team shared a heartfelt message:“With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you that #Akhanda2 will not be releasing as scheduled due to unavoidable circumstances. This is a painful moment for us, and we truly understand the disappointment it brings to every fan and movie lover awaiting the film.”

Akhanda

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Premiere cancellations triggered massive confusion

Fans were already left in disbelief earlier when the makers revealed that all Indian premiere shows scheduled for Thursday were cancelled due to technical issues. 14 Reels Plus wrote on X, “#Akhanda2 premieres in India scheduled for today are cancelled due to technical issues. We’ve tried our best, but a few things are beyond our control. Sorry for the inconvenience. The overseas premieres will play as per schedule today.”

Film carries massive expectations after censor clearance

‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ had already built extraordinary hype among fans, especially after receiving a U/A certificate from the Censor Board, signalling a smooth release. As the sequel to one of the most celebrated mass entertainers in recent Telugu cinema, expectations were sky-high for the Boyapati Sreenu–Balakrishna combination to repeat the magic on screens once again.

Star cast and team left waiting for clarity

Alongside Balakrishna in the lead, the film features Samyuktha as the female protagonist, Aadhi Pinisetty in a pivotal role, and Harshali Malhotra in an impactful character arc. The fantasy action drama is directed by Boyapati Sreenu, with Thaman S composing the music, C. Ramprasad handling cinematography, and Tammiraju helming the editing.’Akhanda’ 1 has a huge fan following and all thanks to Nandamuri Balakrishna’s magnificent screen presence and Thaman’s powerpacked score.

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