The release of Akhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, was delayed due to financial and legal hurdles but is now set for December 12, with premieres kicking off Thursday evening. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana government approved a ticket price hike along with a special show on Dec 11, but a sudden twist emerged, the Telangana High Court canceled the price hike and special show permissions in Telangana hours before premieres.
The Telangana government had allowed a ₹600 special premiere ticket (including GST) and a price bump of ₹50 for single screens and ₹100 for multiplexes for three days post-release. However, a lawyer challenged this, citing contempt of court, leading to the cancellation. The court will review the issue, echoing a similar case with Pawan Kalyan’s OG
Despite the uncertainty, makers have confirmed premieres are going as planned. “Requesting everyone not to believe circulating rumors, everything is on track for the Akhanda 2 grand premieres tonight,” they announced. Fans are anxious, with tickets already sold, and theaters wary of potential backlash if shows are canceled.
With Akhanda 2: Thaandavam generating buzz, it remains to be seen how this legal twist plays out. The film’s worldwide release is December 12.