Akhanda 2 Premiere Shows Cancelled Due to Technical Issues
The highly anticipated premiere screenings of Akhanda 2: Thaandavam were abruptly cancelled on Wednesday night, leaving fans across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana frustrated and disappointed. The production house announced late in the evening that all special premieres had been put on hold owing to unexpected technical issues, offering an apology to audiences who had made early bookings or travelled to cinemas expecting the first shows.
The cancellations came as a surprise, particularly because the premieres were heavily marketed in the days leading up to release. Many theatres had already sold out their late-night and early-morning shows, while several single screens had secured rights for multiple premieres at premium rates. The sudden halt left theatre managements scrambling to manage crowd expectations, with some venues reporting heated scenes as fans demanded clarity on whether the film would be screened later in the night.
Despite the setback, the makers have insisted that the disruption affects only the premiere shows and not the film’s official worldwide release scheduled for 5 December. They reiterated that Akhanda 2 will release “as planned” and urged audiences to bear with them until regular screenings commence. Early reports indicate that advance bookings for the opening day remain strong, suggesting that the cancellation is unlikely to have a long-term impact on the film’s box-office prospects.
Interest in the sequel had surged in recent weeks, buoyed greatly by the release of the film’s trailer. The nearly three-minute trailer generated considerable excitement among fans, showcasing high-octane action sequences, dramatic confrontations and the powerful screen presence of the lead actor. Social media platforms saw a flurry of discussions analysing the visuals, background score and the hints of a deeper narrative continuity from the first film. The trailer’s reception helped cement expectations that Akhanda 2 would deliver a larger-than-life cinematic experience, intensifying disappointment among fans who had hoped to witness the spectacle at the earliest possible premiere.
For now, audiences will have to wait a few more hours to see whether the regular release proceeds smoothly. Cinemas are preparing for heavy footfall, and fans remain hopeful that the technical issues will not affect the film’s wider rollout.
