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In a dramatic and unexpected twist, Akhanda 2—which was firmly scheduled for a December 5 release with paid premieres on December 4—has now been postponed due to sudden financial hurdles. Production house 14 Reels Plus made the delay official through their X account, confirming what had been a full day of confusion and speculation.

From early morning, uncertainty loomed large over Nizam bookings. Exhibitors struggled to get clarity, fans kept refreshing ticketing platforms, and the film’s team was locked in discussions trying to resolve the issues. By afternoon, it became evident that progress was stalled. By evening, the situation had worsened further.

The cancellation of the highly anticipated paid premieres on December 4 was the first strong indication that the internal problems were far more serious than initially assumed. To add to the chaos, overseas KDMs were not cleared, triggering confusion and cancellations in international markets as well.

Last-minute financial setbacks are not unheard of in Telugu cinema, but a high-profile film of this scale getting postponed on the eve of release is extremely rare. With massive expectations surrounding the sequel and Balakrishna’s powerful Akhanda persona set to return, the abrupt delay has left fans and the industry stunned.

The team has yet to announce a new release date. For now, all eyes are on the makers to see how quickly the situation can be stabilized and the film put back on track. This episode serves as a reminder that—even for the biggest productions—behind-the-scenes financial complications can bring everything to a sudden halt.