Madras High Court stalls Akhanda2 release in TN. Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 is slated for a grand release on 5 December 2025 in various languages.
But ahead of its release, it got a huge shock in Tamil Nadu. Eros International approached High Court seeking stay on the film's release, alleging that the Akhanda2 production house 14Reels owes Rs28crs debt to it.
Following the hearing, High Cout stayed the release of the film in Tamil Nadu.The verdict stated the Eros can get approximately Rs 28 crore. Reportedly, the order has not been met with by 14 Reels Entertainment, which has led to the stop order on the film’s release.
The Bench further ruled that Akhanda 2 may only be released if the entire arbitral award amount — amounting to nearly Rs 28 crores, plus 14% interest till the date of actual payment — is paid to Eros. This order includes a ban on any form of release — whether it's in theatres, on the internet, or on satellite — distribution, or commercial use of Akhanda 2 until further notice.
Eros had alleged that 14 Reels Plus LLP, incorporated in October 2017, was a ‘mere continuation and alter ego’ of 14 Reels Entertainment. Eros further argued that both entities are controlled by the same promoter group, and function under the widely-known 14 Reels banner. Eros asserted that Akhanda 2 release would allow the said promoters to make commercial gains without addressing the award debtor’s liabilities. Now all eyes are on how 14 Reels Plus reacts to these developments.