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Akhanda 2: No Premieres, Release in Serious Trouble

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Akhanda 2, the biggest project of Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu’s career, is scheduled to release tomorrow with premieres tonight, but in a shocking turn of events, the producers have cancelled the premieres, and the film’s release also looks in trouble.

Suddenly, several financial hurdles hit the film right before the release, and with that, the makers had no other option but to cancel the premiere shows planned for tonight.

The film was made on a large scale and budget, and it was sold for massive prices. But the reports suggest that a total of ten distributors did not pay the full amount, which also brought some old financial issues to the stage. According to industry circles, the makers need to clear 60 Cr+ in financials to release the film.

Balakrishna’s fans are worried as Akhanda 2 meets a shocking development, and it needs to be seen whether the makers can solve the issue by today and release the film tomorrow. But practically, this is a tough task, and there is a big chance of the movie getting postponed entirely. 

Pushpa 2 Stampede: Allu Arjun Assures His Support To Sritej’s Family

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Regarding the controversy surrounding the health of Sritej, who was injured in the stampede at the Sandhya theater during Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, Producer Dil Raju addressed the confusion with a video alongside Sritej’s father, Bhaskar.

The latest development in the Pushpa 2 stampede case is that the victim Sritej’s family once again approached producer Dil Raju for help with ongoing medical expenses. Raju personally spoke to Allu Arjun, who reassured him that he would continue to support the family exactly as promised earlier. The producer also stated that the health condition of the kid is improving, which is a good thing. 

Allu Arjun has already extended ₹3.20 crores in assistance, including a ₹1.5 crore fixed deposit for the child’s future, and confirmed that he will stand by the family in covering medical bills and long-term needs.

The team of the actor also requested that all the media handles not to spread misinformation without knowing the actual facts. 

Akhanda 2 Financial Troubles: Premieres Cancelled

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Nandamuri fans who eagerly await the release of Akhanda 2, starring Balakrishna, are shocked to learn that the film’s premieres scheduled tonight have been cancelled. The producers officially announced that technical failure was the reason for this and apologized to the fans. 

Even though the team says technical issues as the reason, according to the sources, the real reason for Akhanda 2 premieres getting cancelled is that the financial clearances have not been done yet with this the team cancelled premieres and is sorting out the issues. 

Fans hope that the makers sort out all the issues at least till tomorrow, ensuring a smooth release for the Akhanda sequel. 

For any movie, especially a big one like “Akhanda 2” with tons of money and huge fan hype, things can get tough if it faces such unexpected issues right before the release. It’s hard to say who’s to blame, but the team needs to sort out any problems at least two weeks before the release to avoid last-minute chaos.

Angry fans and netizens are questioning when the film producers planned premieres and ticket hikes, given their knowledge of the financial issues. Due to these hurdles and negotiation delays, film bookings remain closed in a major area like Nizam, negatively impacting the film’s buzz.

Also, the makers of the film are said to have received only half the amounts from the distributors in the Telugu states from the deals, which adds more pressure or burden on them.

Telangana Government Approves Ticket Rate Hike for Akhanda 2

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After a long wait, the Government of Telangana has officially released the G.O. approving the ticket rate hike for the highly anticipated Akhanda 2, which is set to release on December 5, 2025. The hiked ticket prices will be allowed for a limited period.

As per the order, a special benefit show is allowed at 8:00 PM on December 4, 2025, with ticket prices set at ₹600 (inclusive of GST). Following the release, from December 5 to December 7, ticket rates will be increased by ₹50 per ticket in single-screen theatres and ₹100 per ticket in multiplexes, which are inclusive of GST, unlike the other biggies.

This short-term approval for the ticket rate hike from the Telangana government for Akhanda 2 will certainly make the makers happy, but it also hints that the permission came after many negotiations.

Now, let us wait and see how the premieres of the Akhanda sequel will be received by audiences. Also, the Tamil Nadu issues for the film have been cleared, and the bookings are open now.

Pushpa 2 Stampede Tragedy: Victim Still in Critical Condition After One Year

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On December 4 last year, during a stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere show, a woman named Sandhya died, and her son, Sritej, was injured. Even after a full year, his condition remains heartbreaking. His father states that he is unable to eat on his own, is bedridden with no movement, and cannot recognize anyone.

Bhaskar, Sritej’s father, said they spend approximately ₹1.50 lakh monthly on his treatment. He also mentioned that their request for assistance to Allu Arjun’s manager was unsuccessful.

Sritej, the child, the victim of the Pushpa 2 stampede incident, is reportedly suffering from kidney failure and breathing difficulties, unable to eat or even breathe properly. His family, already struggling with poverty, is unable to afford the money required for treatment, which is only available at private hospitals.

Despite reaching out to government authorities and explaining their dire situation, the family claims they have received no support. The father expressed deep frustration, stating that although officials acknowledged responsibility, no action was taken to help his son. 

We Will Follow Industry Heads’ Guidelines, Says Bunny Vas, Reacting to Pushpa 2 Stampede Victim Sritej’s Condition

Producer Bunny Vas, who is a close aide of Allu Arjun, responded to this issue. “We have clear guidelines from industry leaders like Dil Raju garu on how to allocate the funds given to the victim’s family, specifying the portions for treatment and family expenses. We are adhering to these guidelines. If the family feels the allocation is insufficient, they can directly contact the industry heads, and we will abide by their decision.”

The child’s condition remains critical, and the family continues to plead for assistance, hoping someone will intervene before it’s too late.

Big Relief for Mythri Movies: Ilaiyaraaja Rights Settlement Completed

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Leading producers Mythri Movies have officially settled their dispute with Ilaiyaraaja over the use of his classic songs (Good Bad Ugly and Dude) and credits. After a few days of conflicts, the issue has been resolved, much to the happiness of audiences as well.

Both parties informed the Madras High Court that they have reached a mutual compromise, under which the maestro Ilaiyaraaja will receive ₹50 lakhs from Mythri Movies along with due credits for the usage of his compositions.

Good Bad Ugly showcased three classic tunes from Ilaiyaraaja, but since they didn’t have his permission, it ended up in court.

Take a look at the songs of Ilaiyaraaja used in Good Bad Ugly

  • “Ilamai Idho Idho” from Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
  • “En Jodi Manja Kuruvi” from Vikram (1986)
  • “Oththa Roova” (also known as “Otha Rupayum Tharen”) from Nattupura Pattu (1996)

Ilaiyaraaja’s legal action prompted the Madras High Court to issue an interim injunction, leading to the removal or muting of the songs in the film’s later digital and streaming versions, such as on Netflix. But now the issues are sorted out.

G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the original background music for the film.

The Girlfriend and The Great Pre-Wedding Show Stream From Tonight

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Rashmika Mandanna’s The Girlfriend and Thiruveer’s The Great Pre-Wedding Show performed well in theatres with their target audiences, and both films are now set to stream on OTT starting tonight.

Directed by Rahul Ravindran, The Girlfriend goes beyond a regular romantic comedy. It tells the coming-of-age story of a woman who finds the courage to walk away from a toxic relationship.

The Great Pre-Wedding Show follows a local photographer who lands in a hilarious situation after he accidentally loses the memory card containing a famous couple’s pre-wedding photos.

As mentioned, The Girlfriend will begin streaming on Netflix, and The Great Pre-Wedding Show will be available on Zee5 from tonight.

Along with these two films, a few other interesting movies and web series are also releasing on OTT tonight:

  • Dhoolpet Police Station – Web Series (Aha Video)
  • Dies Irae – JioCinema / Hotstar
  • Stephen – Netflix
  • Kuttram Purindhavan – Web Series (Sony LIV)

Akhanda 2 : Big Release Trouble

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While the fans await the grand theatrical release of Akhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, the producers of the film face big trouble ahead of its release, as they get involved in a legal issue.

The Madras High Court has issued an injunction preventing the release, distribution, or commercial exploitation of Akhanda 2. This order was passed in favor of Eros International, which is enforcing a ₹28 crore arbitral award against 14 Reels Entertainment. 

The court found that releasing the film under the banner of 14 Reels Plus LLP was an attempt to bypass the legal judgment and has barred any release unless further orders permit it.

With all these hurdles, Akhanda 2 producers are in big trouble as they face the delay in the bookings of Nizam and now this financial settlement with Eros International. All the issues are expected to be resolved by this afternoon; if the delay continues, the impact could be much bigger.

While it is still uncertain whether the court’s injunction is about the film’s release in Tamil Nadu or the overall release, the fans hope that the negotiations, which are underway, will most likely be settled at the earliest.

Chennai Rains Trouble Anupama Parameswaran

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Anupama Parameswaran was all set to enthrall her fans with Lockdown, her upcoming film, but she faces trouble because of the Chennai rains. Directed by A. R. Jeeva, the film completed all formalities and was censored with U/A.

Originally planned for release tomorrow, the film Lockdown, starring Anupama Parameswaran, has been postponed because of severe rainfall in Chennai, and the filmmakers have yet to reveal a new release date.

Anupama Parameswaran’s Lockdown’s Release Postponed

In the film Lockdown, Anupama Parameswaran portrays Anitha, a young woman from a humble background who grapples with emotional and psychological challenges during lockdown after discovering she is pregnant following a party, despite having no memory of any intimate encounter that evening.

Under the production of Subaskaran at Lyca Productions, this film will star Anupama Parameswaran alongside a diverse ensemble featuring Charlie, Nirosha, Priya Venkat, Livingston, Indhumathi, Rajkumar, Shamji, Lollu Sabha Maran, Vinayak Raj, Vidhu, Abhirami, Ravathi, Sanjivie, Priya Ganesh, and Asha, among others.

The talented NR Raghunanthan composed the score for the film.

Tere Ishk Mein Hits 100 Cr, Biggest-Grosser Race Begins

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Dhanush’s fourth Hindi film, Tere Ishk Mein, co-starring Kriti Sanon and directed by A.L. Anand Rai, hit 100 Cr worldwide in 6 days. The film is maintaining a better-than-expected hold on weekdays. Now, it is chasing Raayan (150 Cr) to become Dhanush’s biggest grosser.

The film’s music created a proper buzz before the release, thanks to the beautiful compositions by the Oscar-winning A.R. Rahman. Though some of the critics had various opinions on his work, the audience lapped up his music with love.

Dhanush already scored a 100 Cr gross with Kuberaa this year, and now he does the same with Tere Ishk Mein. Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is releasing tomorrow in theaters, and the film’s word of mouth will decide Tere Ishk Mein’s run in the coming days. 

But with this trend, Tere Ishk Mein will easily cross Raayan, and the trade expects the film to have a good 2nd weekend and a solid long run.