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Akhanda 2 Pulled Hours Before Release After Court Blocks Distribution

A Madras High Court injunction sought by Eros International to enforce an arbitral award of about ₹28 crore has halted the film until dues are cleared.

Overview

  • Producer 14 Reels Plus announced the postponement, citing unavoidable circumstances, and has not provided a new release date.
  • The court order restrains theatrical, digital, and satellite release, with Eros arguing 14 Reels Plus is effectively a continuation of indebted 14 Reels Entertainment.
  • Paid premieres scheduled for December 4 were cancelled and overseas screenings were disrupted as Key Delivery Messages were not cleared.
  • Exhibitors reported booking confusion across the Telugu states, and fans shared accounts of long trips to theatres only to find shows called off.
  • The film had completed censor formalities with a U/A certificate, and the producers say they are working to resolve the legal and financial issues.