Akhanda 2 roars back! Balakrishna’s mega sequel locks new release date after shocking court block!

Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the Telugu fantasy-action film is now set to hit theatres on December 12, a week after its original scheduled release.

The makers announced on X: "All set for the Divine Destruction at the box office. Feel the MASSive power of #Akhanda2 in theatres from December 12 with grand premieres on December 11. BOOKINGS OPEN SOON!"

The release was previously postponed after the High Court intervened over a financial dispute.

The controversy involves a liability of ₹27.70 crore that 14 Reels Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., a group company of the film’s producer, allegedly owes to Eros International Media Ltd. The pending dues led Eros to seek court action ahead of the December 5 release.

A division bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and Kumarappan restrained the film’s release “in any form,” affecting theatrical, digital, and satellite screenings.

In Akhanda 2, Balakrishna reprises his dual roles as Akhanda and Murali Krishna from the 2021 original.

The film also stars Samyuktha Menon, Aadhi Pinisetty, and Harshaali Malhotra. Continuing the spiritual-action theme, Balakrishna plays an “Aghora” with divine powers, battling rising evil forces.

The movie’s music is composed by Thaman S., and early teasers showcase large-scale action sequences and stylised visuals consistent with the franchise’s tone.