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Akhanda 2 Sets Paid Premieres for Dec. 11, Global Release on Dec. 12 After Delay

Court clearance following a settlement in Eros’s ₹28 crore dispute with 14 Reels opened the path to release.

Overview

  • Producers 14 Reels Plus confirmed the new rollout, with paid premieres on Thursday and a full theatrical launch on Friday.
  • The Madras High Court’s go‑ahead followed resolution of the long‑running arbitral claim Eros International pursued against 14 Reels Entertainment.
  • North America distributors reported early momentum, with more than 7,200 tickets and over $125,000 in premiere pre‑sales within six hours.
  • Authorities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh approved limited ticket price hikes and permitted paid premiere shows to support the relaunch.
  • The schedule change reshuffled release plans for smaller titles, with Mowgli moving to Dec. 13 and Psych Siddhartha shifting to Jan. 1, 2026, while reports say Balakrishna adjusted part of his fee to help close dues.