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Akhanda 2: High Court Angry on Government and Book My Show

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Akhanda 2: High Court Angry on Government and Book My Show

The Telangana High Court expressed strong displeasure at the producers of Akhanda 2 and BookMyShow and questioned their disregard for court orders and going with hiked ticket rates. The judges asked, “Do court orders mean nothing? Even after instructions, why are tickets being sold online?”

BookMyShow, which claimed that tickets had already been purchased by audiences before the suspension orders were received was specifically questioned by the Telangana High Court. The judges further asked whether tickets were still being sold online at increased rates and demanded an explanation: “Why should contempt proceedings not be initiated against you?”

In connection with this issue, the High Court has issued Contempt of Court notices to CV Anand IPS, Secretary of the Home Department, Telangana, and to Ashish Hemrajani, CEO of BookMyShow. The notices were served because the premiere shows of Akhanda 2 continued despite the High Court’s suspension of the government order allowing ticket price hikes.

The case was heard, and notices were formally issued to both officials. The next hearing has been scheduled for two weeks later.

The petition was argued by Advocate Vijay Gopal, who raised concerns about the violation of court directives and the continuation of ticket sales at hiked prices.

Pawan Kalyan Moves Delhi High Court

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Pawan Kalyan Moves Delhi High Court

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has approached the Delhi High Court, alleging that certain social media posts are violating his personality rights and damaging his identity. In his petition, he stated that these posts are affecting his personal freedom. Senior advocate Sai Deepak filed the petition on behalf of Pawan Kalyan. The court has directed him to submit details of the violations within one week.

Pawan Kalyan, also known as “Jana Senani,” sought the court’s intervention to protect his personality rights. He stated that several social media platforms are misusing his photos and videos by morphing them with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) without his consent. He requested the court to take strict action against such platforms.

Hearing the petition on Friday, the Delhi High Court issued key directives. It ordered the social media platforms to submit all links in which Pawan Kalyan’s photos and videos were misused within 48 hours. The court further instructed that appropriate action must be taken on these links within a week.

Pawan Kalyan to secure his personality rights

The court observed that AI-generated fake content created using Pawan Kalyan’s images and videos must be removed immediately. The next hearing on this petition has been scheduled for December 22. The complaint states that some individuals are using these platforms as a weapon to attack him politically and personally.

A few days ago, several prominent actors, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and NTR, also approached the court with similar complaints, stating that their names, photos, and voices were being misused. Now, in Pawan Kalyan’s case as well, the court has ordered suitable action on the matter.

KalamKaval: Mammootty Targets His First 100 Cr

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KalamKaval: Mammootty Targets His First 100 Cr

Malayalam cinema expanded massively in terms of box office in recent years. The film already saw two industry hits this year, and Mammootty targets his first 100 Cr movie with Kalamkaval, the recent blockbuster.

Many Malayalam films have collected 150 Cr gross, 200 Cr gross, and even 250 Cr, and recently Lokah achieved a 300 Cr milestone as well. But somehow, Mammootty did not achieve such big numbers due to the genres he is experimenting with.

KalamKaval is the latest crime thriller from the Malayalam industry starring Mammootty, and the film is on its way to becoming his first 100 Cr grosser. What’s more fascinating is that the actor played the antagonist role, and it struck a chord with audiences.

The film collected around 63 Cr Gross worldwide in its 1st week, and it needs another 25 Cr gross to become Mammootty’s career biggest, which is definitely possible, and it also has high chances of becoming his first century film.

The movie needs to see some big numbers over this weekend if it wants to cross the three-digit number, and if the 2nd weekend puts the numbers more than 20cr, then the movie will definitely joins 100 Cr club.

Allu Arjun–Atlee Film: Possible Release Date Options Revealed

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Allu Arjun–Atlee Film: Possible Release Date Options Revealed

Allu Arjun and Atlee joined for a mega-budget international film, and the shoot is progressing. The film is said to be a grand sci-fi action spectacle with the Pushpa actor portraying multiple roles. The AA22 team is checking possible release date options now, according to the reports. 

The film will have a stellar cast and crew, and many Hollywood technicians are also working on the film. Allu Arjun and Atlee’s first film, AA22 team, is aiming to release the film in 2026 itself, and if everything goes as planned, December 2026 is the 1st option for the makers.

The second option is early summer 2026. Reportedly, the shoot of the film is expected to be completed by summer 2026, as the movie involves a lot of CG work. Post-production work will take a long time. Atlee and the team are doing the shoot and sending the content to the CG team in parallel to not delay the film.

Mowgli Team Confidence Backfires

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Mowgli Team Confidence Backfires

Mowgli, directed by Sandeep Raj, was scheduled for theatrical release on 12th December but was moved to 13th December due to the sudden arrival of Akhanda 2. But the overseas premieres were screened on December 11th, and the Mowgli team’s confidence backfired as they received mixed reviews. 

The makers also came up with a smart strategy of putting a 99 rs ticket price in the single screens. However, the Mowgli team took a big risk with confidence that screening very early premieres overseas.

As said above, the movie’s premiere happened yesterday itself, and it opens with below-par WOM and reviews, which will now massively impact the overall talk. The WOM is already spreading over the internet, and Indian shows are yet to start. 

These kinds of situations are very risky, because the Indian premieres start tonight, and now overseas reviews play a big role. The team needs to hope for positive WOM from Indian premieres to turn around the situation, with ticket pricing working as a good advantage for them.

Having said that, the filmmakers should think twice before going for early overseas premieres, as there will be benefits and losses as well. 

Thaman, Dont Blast Us

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Thaman, Dont Blast Us

Thaman, the No. 1 music director in Telugu cinema, has contributed massively to many blockbusters with his terrific background score and chartbuster songs. However, in recent times, he has been facing heavy criticism for his sound mixing. Especially, Thaman’s work for Akhanda 2 is getting severe backlash. 

Keeping all other films aside, for Akhanda’s success, Thaman was undeniably one of the biggest reasons. His powerful background score and impactful sound design hugely elevated the film. So despite the recent criticism, everyone expected Thaman to make a strong comeback with Akhanda 2.

But shockingly, Thaman delivers very sluggish and inconsistent sound mixing this time. In several portions, the audio even feels irritating; the constant loudness makes the song lyrics unclear, and some dialogues are also not in sync. Thaman was the No. 1 positive point for the first part, according to the audience and critics’ feedback, but in Akhanda 2, his background score is being listed as one of the major negatives and is receiving backlash. This clearly shows how drastically the perception has changed.

Even audiences are openly saying, “Thaman, enough of this loud and blasting music. Stop blasting us and bring back the vintage Thaman who scores the music perfectly, syncs with the film, and evokes emotions.”

While the story and scenes of Akhanda 2 are not as strong as the first part, there were still plenty of moments where Thaman had scope to elevate the film. Instead, he went for continuous loud sound, which affected the experience.

Akhanda 2 OTT Platform and Satellite Partner Details Revealed

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Akhanda 2 OTT Platform and Satellite Partner Details Revealed

Balakrishna and Boyapati’s much-awaited Akhanda 2 arrives in theaters today, and the film’s OTT platform and satellite partners are also revealed. It is widely known that the film faced unexpected financial hurdles last week.

Akhanda 2: Details on OTT and Satellite Rights Released

Satellite Partner: Zee TV
Streaming Partner: Netflix
Audio: Aditya Music

All non-theatrical deals of the film are sold for the highest price in Balakrishna’s career. The film will have a four-week theater-to-OTT window, and that is why the Hindi version did not release in national multiplex screens.

Based on audience response, the film is receiving mixed reviews, but it’s expected to have a strong opening at the box office. Meanwhile, some netizens are discussing the satellite rights for Akhanda 2, especially since the Zee group recently acquired the rights for Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari.

Akhanda 2 Movie Review: Noise Over Narrative

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Akhanda 2 Movie Review: Noise Over Narrative

Movie Name: Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Samyuktha, Harshaali Malhotra, Kabir Duhan Singh, Aadhi Pinisetty, and others
Director: Boyapati Sreenu
Produced By: Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Ishan Saksena
Release Date: 5th December 2025

Akhanda 2 is the career’s biggest film for both Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu. After facing several issues right before its release, the film was finally released in theaters today with premieres las night. Let us find out how well this crazy sequel has been made.

Story:

The film picks up where the first “Akhanda” left off, centering on Scientist Janani (Harshaali Malhotra), daughter of Bala Murali Krishna (Balakrishna). She’s on a mission to create an antidote for a dangerous virus, facing numerous challenges along the way. Akhanda (Balakrishna) arrives to save her, ultimately protecting the country and fulfilling his promise to Janani.

Performances:

Balakrishna is outstanding and carries the whole film with his powerful screen presence, strong dialogue delivery, and solid performance. Samyuktha does well within her limited role, while Aadhi Pinisetty is unimpressive in an underwritten character. Harshaali Malhotra fits her role but doesn’t get any standout moments. Saswata Chatterjee, Kabir Duhan Singh, Sarvadaman Bannerjee, and the others are decent.

Analysis:

Boyapati Sreenu starts Akhanda 2 on a strong note by showing glimpses of the first part and creating a smooth continuation for the sequel. The trademark grand introduction of the hero and the setup of the villains work well.

The film then moves into some ordinary portions and becomes dull for a while. The daughter’s introduction is just okay, and Samyuktha’s scenes are not very effective. The “Jajikaya” song is decent, and just when the lag begins, the pre-interval episode lands strongly. The setup for Akhanda’s arrival is perfect, and this time he is presented almost like a divine force, delivering a massive high.

After such a powerful interval block, the second half begins well but soon shifts into an uneven narration. Boyapati includes three to four major episodes, including the climax.

The attempt to explain Sanatana Dharma is interesting at first but later becomes lengthy and preachy. Aadhi Pinisetty’s mysterious and cruel villain character fails to create the required threat and appears weak. The fight involving Lord Hanuman has a few strong moments. The climax, as expected, is filled with Boyapati’s signature over-the-top action, which will appeal to fans and mass audiences.

Positives:

  • Balakrishna’s Screen Presence/Performance as Akhanda
  • Interval Episode
  • Second Half’s Initial Moments
  • Climax Episode

Negatives:

  • Inconsistency in the Screenplay
  • Lack of a Proper Emotional Connection
  • Overly Unrealistic Sequences
  • Thaman’s Loud Background Score

Akhanda 2 Review and Verdict:

Akhanda 2 is an unrealistic and extremely over-the-top film from start to finish. It does have several powerful moments where Balakrishna shines. Though the film lacks strong emotional depth and some scenes feel too exaggerated, it can still be enjoyed if watched with the right expectations, especially for fans of the Balakrishna–Boyapati combination.

Peddi Makers Strongly Condemn Rumours

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Peddi Makers Strongly Condemn Rumours

Responding to the rumors of postponement, the Peddi makers officially announced that the new schedule of Mega Powerstar Ram Charan’s much anticipated film begins tomorrow in Hyderabad, followed by an extensive shoot planned in Delhi.

The entire talkie portion will be completed by the end of January. Moreover, the post-production work is happening in full swing soon simultaneously, and everything is perfectly aligned for the grand worldwide release on March 27th, 2026.

Although the Peddi makers have made an official declaration, industry sources strongly point out that the movie will be postponed, with Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh set to be released at that time.

Rumors and changes in release dates are nothing new for the Telugu film industry, and we must wait to see the final outcome.

12A Railway Colony Streaming Now on OTT: Details Inside

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12A Railway Colony Streaming Now on OTT: Details Inside

Allari Naresh and ‘Polimera’ fame Kamakshi Bhaskar’s latest thriller, 12A Railway Colony, released last month but failed to impress audiences in theatres, and surprisingly, the film is now streaming on OTT without any prior buzz.

Anil Vishwanath, the director of the Polimera franchise, provided the story and screenplay for this film and also served as the showrunner. The major OTT platform Prime Video is currently streaming 12A Railway Colony in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. While the film could not entertain audiences in theatres, it remains to be seen whether it will find some acceptance on OTT.

The film features Sai Kumar, Viva Harsha, Getup Srinu, Saddam, Jeevan Kumar, Gagan Vihari, Madhumani, Aneesh Kuruvilla, and others in key roles. With Anil Vishwanath as the showrunner, the film is directed by Nani Kasaragadda. 12A Railway Colony is produced by Srinivas Chitturi under the Srinivas Silver Screen banner, with Pawan Kumar presenting it. Music is composed by Bheems Ceciroleo.

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