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Akhanda 2 Set for Record Opening in Nizam

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Balakrishna is considered to be the weakest hero in Nizam among senior heroes, but with continuous good films, he has bettered his market in the region, and now with Akhanda 2, he is set for the biggest opening in his career and among senior heroes too.

Veera Simha Reddy, with a 7 Cr+ share, is the biggest opening for Balakrishna in Nizam, while Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, with around an 8 Cr share in Nizam, is the biggest opening for a senior hero. 

As mentioned above, Akhanda 2 is all set to break all these records in Nizam, as the advance booking trend is superb. The film’s opening is benefiting from big ticket hikes and a flat premiere price of 600. If the word of mouth comes positive from early premieres, then there is a chance of the film getting a double-digit share; also, with that, Balakrishna will become the first hero to achieve this.

Akhanda 2: Final Theatrical Breakeven Numbers

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Akhanda 2 is gearing up for a grand theatrical release tomorrow with premieres tonight. Because of the delay, the film’s pre-release business has gone through some changes, and the breakeven numbers for the distributors of Akhanda 2 are different now.

Interestingly, the postponement has generated more buzz for the film, and it’s already showing strong advance bookings with much better momentum than last week. However, due to the delay, some distributors who still owed payments renegotiated and only paid a portion of their outstanding balance.

There is also talk that overseas and the rest of India’s numbers have also been revised because of the date shuffle.

Earlier, the breakeven target for Akhanda 2 distributors in the Telugu version was ₹125 Cr, but now it has been changed to around ₹110 Cr. So, the film needs to collect more than ₹180 Cr gross to achieve box office success, and if it reaches ₹200 Cr gross, it will be declared a super hit.

For the producers, the film needs to perform even better than expected, as they anticipate overflows that will help them resolve certain financial issues. With the growing buzz, a positive word-of-mouth opening tonight will definitely lead to exceptional box office numbers.

Mowgli Ticket Price at 99

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Mowgli 2025, directed by Sandeep Raj and starring Roshan Kanakala in the lead role, is moving forward with a smart release strategy, as the makers have decided to go with a ₹99 ticket price in single-screen theaters, with special premieres set for December 12.

The film will officially release on December 13, 2025. This change from the earlier planned date of December 12 was made to avoid a direct clash with Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2, which is arriving on the same day.

Mowgli 2025 team’s strategy behind the ₹99 ticket price is aimed at attracting more audiences to theaters. The movie recently completed its censor formalities and received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC. The approved runtime of the film is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Sakshi Mhadolkar plays the female lead, while Bandi Saroj Kumar appears as the antagonist. Viva Harsha will be seen in an important role. The film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner.

Official: Mahesh Babu Brings South India’s First Dolby Cinema

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Superstar Mahesh Babu launches South India’s first Dolby Cinema in Bangalore, promising a sensory revolution for moviegoers at his premium multiplex brand, AMB Cinemas, in partnership with Asian Cinemas. AMB Kapali promises to enhance movie viewing with state-of-the-art technology and lavish comforts.

The grand launch happens on December 16, 2025, marking Mahesh Babu’s entry into Karnataka after AMB Cinemas’ success in Hyderabad. AMB Kapali, situated in Bengaluru’s center, will have nine advanced screens, including a 60-foot-wide Dolby Cinema screen, the second-largest in India after Pune.

Dolby Cinema integrates Dolby Vision with Atmos, creating vivid images and rich audio experiences. Hold on tight, as AMB Cinemas promises to awaken each of your five senses in a thrilling cinematic journey!

With a capacity for around 600 attendees, the new multiplex’s Dolby Cinema auditorium promises plush seating, stylish mood lighting, and state-of-the-art sound design. Mahesh Babu, celebrated for his keen business sense and love for film, has taken a hands-on approach in designing the atmosphere and technical specifications to align with international standards.

By launching this initiative, Mahesh Babu expands his influence in the exhibition industry while establishing a fresh standard for cinematic brilliance with the First Dolby Cinema in South India. Anticipation soars as movie lovers and fans in Bengaluru get ready for an extraordinary opening day experience.

Postponement Boosts Buzz: Akhanda 2 Set for Big Opening

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Sometimes, a few unexpected things or situations lead a film to get the required attention among audiences. Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu’s Akhanda 2 faced a tough situation in the last 10 days for release, but the film’s buzz got to a new level because of its postponement. 

It is widely known that the sequel to Akhanda 2 was scheduled for a grand theatrical release on December 5th, but because of some unresolved financial issues, it was stopped, and now the makers have cleared all the hurdles, and the film is set to be released in theaters on December 12th with premieres tomorrow.

Akhanda 2 bookings and momentum are much better than last week, as the postponement and the surrounding buzz added more anticipation for the film. If the premieres open with positive word of mouth, then we can expect a strong opening at the box office.

Peddi Makers Plan Backup Release Date

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Ram Charan’s Peddi was announced for 27th March, 2026, long back. There are strong rumors about the film’s postponement, despite the makers not providing any official update about the change in release plans.

A few months ago, director Buchi Babu announced that they are considering 26th March as the release date to take advantage of the festival. But as said above, the recent buzz strongly suggests that Peddi might not arrive in March due to a delay in the shoot, and Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh is likely to take that date.

Now, another news is that if Ram Charan and Buchi Babu’s film’s postponement becomes unavoidable, the Peddi team is considering May 1st as a possible new release date. As of now, nothing is confirmed, and we may have to wait for a few days to get clarity. 

Karthi’s Film Still Stuck in Financial Hurdles

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Karthi’s much-awaited film Vaa Vaathiyaar (titled Annagaru Vostaru in Telugu) is scheduled to release in theatres on December 12, but just as the team prepared for its arrival, the financial hurdles emerged, which could disrupt its theatrical release.

Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, the film began production in 2023 but faced multiple delays due to financial problems. After several postponements, fans were relieved when Studio Green finally confirmed a new release date last week.

However, the situation changed suddenly when investor Arjunlal Sundardas filed a case against producer K.E. Gnanavel Raja, demanding repayment of ₹21.78 crore. Following this, the Madras High Court issued a temporary stay on the film’s release and instructed the producer to clear the dues before proceeding further. Until then, Vaa Vaathiyaar cannot be released in theatres.

With only one and a half days to release, Karthi’s film continues to face financial hurdles, as the producer has yet to settle the pending payments. With the High Court maintaining the stay, the producer must resolve the issue by tomorrow if the team hopes to release the film as planned this Friday.

Akhanda 2 Release Teaser Out: Book Your Tickets and Enter the Balakrishna–Boyapati Trance

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Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2, which was originally scheduled to release on December 5, faced unexpected hurdles and is now set to hit theatres on December 12, and the makers dropped a release teaser to keep the excitement alive among fans.

The buzz has already begun, with premieres starting on the night of December 11. Bookings in the Nizam region have opened, and the response has been energetic. Adding even more momentum, the release teaser from Akhanda 2 has arrived, instantly pushing fan expectations to a whole new level. Released just hours before the film’s arrival, the teaser has amplified the movie’s hype even further.

Every frame in the release teaser carries Boyapati Sreenu’s signature style. One standout moment is the shot where Aghora performs the Dishti with a rowdy’s head for Murali Krishna’s daughter, a sequence that is sure to electrify theatres. Scenes portraying Aghora in a Lord Hanuman-like form, the Shiva Tandavam visuals, the Kumbh Mela sequences, and the action moments shot in snowy mountains also look impressive. As always, Thaman’s music powerfully boosts the action mood.

Overall, this new teaser has taken the hype around Akhanda 2 to the next level, setting the stage for a thunderous release.

Karthi Drops a Bombshell About Kaithi 2

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South Indian movie lovers have a special place for Kaithi (2019). Starring Karthi and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film was a huge blockbuster, and its sequel is probably the most anticipated one. However, surprisingly, the hero of the film, Karthi, drops a bombshell about Kaithi 2: he does not have any idea of the film’s progress. 

As said above, Kaithi is a sensational blockbuster that made Lokesh a star director. At the end of the film, the team teased fans with a lead for a sequel and further connected that link with Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, thereby starting the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

Naturally, the anticipation for Kaithi 2 grew, and everyone wanted to see it immediately. However, Lokesh directed Leo and Coolie in the meantime. After Coolie, the team officially announced Kaithi 2, which thrilled fans. But this excitement was short-lived, as the director changed his plans and attempted to collaborate with Rajinikanth, which ultimately didn’t materialize.

The inside buzz is that Lokesh and his team are working on a superhero subject, which is his dream project, and are in discussions with Aamir Khan and Allu Arjun.

Karthi’s Annagaru Vostharu (Vaa Vaathiyar) is releasing on December 12th. At the film’s audio launch, Karthi stated he doesn’t have any exact updates on Kaithi 2 and said it will happen when it’s meant to. 

It appears that the delay in the filming of the Kaithi sequel has hurt the actor as well, and the film will take a long time to start. 

Telangana Government Releases New Ticket Rate GO Hike for Akhanda 2

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The Government of Telangana has officially released a new GO approving the ticket rate hike for the highly anticipated Akhanda 2, and the hiked ticket prices will be allowed for 3 days only, similar to the old order.

A special benefit or premiere show for the Akhanda sequel will be screened from 8:00 PM on December 11, 2025, with ticket prices set at ₹600 (inclusive of GST). Following the release, from December 12 to December 14, ticket rates will increase by ₹50 per ticket in single-screen theaters and ₹100 per ticket in multiplexes, inclusive of GST, unlike other major films.

It is widely known that the makers of Akhanda 2 faced unexpected troubles last week, and the support from the Telangana government with the new GO will certainly make them happy, as the film can get maximum collections from the premieres and first-day ticket sales.

Certainly, fans will flock to the screens to watch the Akhanda sequel, and the good news is that bookings in Telangana will open on the BookMyShow platform soon (7:02 PM).