Nandamuri Balakrishna’s highly awaited Akhanda 2 has hit a massive hurdle just hours before its big release, leaving fans and trade in complete shock. The Boyapati Sreenu directorial, pitched as a grand, larger-scale sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Akhanda (2021), was slated to arrive in cinemas worldwide on December 5, 2025, with paid premieres on December 4. Instead, the film is now indefinitely postponed, with no new release date in sight. It became clear on December 4 itself that things were not fine, as there was confusion over theatre bookings and showcasing. By evening, paid premieres were officially called off, and even overseas KDMs reportedly did not go through, forcing distributors to pull shows at the last minute. This led to frustration and disappointment for Balakrishna’s followers. Soon after, the production house 14 Reels Plus broke its silence on social media, confirming that Akhanda 2 would not release as scheduled, citing “unavoidable circumstances” and calling it a...