Nandamuri Balakrishna’s fans were gearing up for a mega celebration this Friday, December 5, 2025, for the theatrical release of Akhanda 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 blockbuster. Instead, they were hit with a huge disappointment for one of the most shocking last-minute postponements in recent years. The film, which has already earned rave reviews from early viewers and critics, was abruptly pulled hours before its scheduled premiere, leaving fans reeling, stunned, and even in many cases, stranded.
Akhanda 2 postponement sparks backlash, fans who travelled hundreds of kilometers for the screening express disappointment
The last few hours have been nothing short of a pandemonium in Tamil cinema. With Balakrishna’s film all set for a theatrical release today, several fans literally walked the extra mile to catch the first-day-first-show. In Hyderabad, a group of 11 Balakrishna fans reportedly travelled a staggering 475 km after boarding a 5 a.m. bus, just to experience the much-awaited movie in PCX format. However, by the time they reached the Prasads Multiplex, the premiere had been cancelled.
