Fans of Balakrishna are abuzz with rumours about the premiere of Akhanda 2, the highly awaited sequel to the 2021 blockbuster. Here’s what we know about the alleged cancellation and the latest updates from the makers.
Fans of Nandamuri Balakrishna were eager to track developments in Akhanda 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2021 blockbuster where the star donned probably the most powerful-mass role of his career. Recent buzz about the cancellation of the alleged premiere shows of the film has thrown fans and audiences into confusion. Here’s a clear overview of what is happening.
Akhanda 2 Premiere Cancelled
Soon, this speculation spread on social media after a report said the premiere shows of Akhanda 2 could be canceled because of some delay within. Given that the franchise has such a huge following, panic ensued among fans that there was a possibility of late change plans about the release. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask the production house and theatre chain for clarification.
Makers of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 has now responded to the ongoing buzz and stated, “#Akhanda2 Premieres scheduled for today are canceled due to some technical issues. We tried our best but there are some things beyond our control. Sorry for the inconvenience.”
What Industry Sources Indicate
Trusted box-office trackers report that the team is still working toward the planned release timeline and has not canceled the premiere shows at least as of now. Sources hint that if there are any changes, an official update will be released soon.
Premiere schedules change in the Telugu film industry in the last minute due to censored clearance, adjustment of runtime, or the distribution strategy. Thus, an Akhanda 2 would also get affected since heavy VFX and post productions involve it.
Why Akhanda 2 Matters So Much
The sequel is expected to be on a massive scale since Akhanda was the massive and comeback blockbuster for Balakrishna, and the film also had some great box office numbers during the pandemic period. The viewers are looking forward to grand action with liberal spiritual taste and Boyapati’s heavy drama.