A day after Madras High Court cleared all hurdles for Akhanda 2 to release on December 12, 2025, the buzz about the film resurfaced. The Balakrishna-starrer picked up momentum and the makers are planning to release a promo featuring the new release. The booking for Akhanda 2 in the USA is garnering a lot of curiosity and the excitement among the fans has shot up.

This isn’t a release… it’s a phenomenon.
7200+ tickets sold in the USA in under 6 hours.🔥🔥🔥#Akhanda2 is booking like a box-office surgical strike.💥💥#Akhanda2USA Grand USA Premieres on Dec 11th 💥💥#Akhanda2Thaandavam USA release by @MokshaMovies, @CineGalaxyUSA & Sree… pic.twitter.com/gPKOQ1SINu

— MokshaMovies (@MokshaMovies) December 10, 2025

Balakrishna’s star power

According to North America film distributor Moksha Movies, Akhanda 2 has got off to a blazing start. No sooner had the booking for overseas release and premieres (December 11) opened, the pre-sales tickets for the film were magnificent. Around 7200+ tickets were sold out within six hours from the time of announcement. Trade overseas describe this as a ‘phenomenon’ given Balakrishna’s star power and his earlier track record. Fans too overseas have been waiting for Balayya to unleash his acting chops on the silver screen. The expectations on Akhanda 2 have been sky high after the first instalment became a blockbuster.

Others films postponed

The delay in the release of Akhanda 2 from December 5 to December 12 prompted makers of other films to also push their films. Two small films Mowgli and Psych Siddhartha were forced to postpone their release dates. While Mowgli will hit the screens on December 13 (and not on 12th) Psych Siddhartha will release on January 1, 2026. Many other films too suffered after Akhanda 2 was postponed prompting distributors to revisit their release plans. The fiasco of Akhanda 2 came like an eye-opener for many filmmakers. The encounter reinforced them to make sure that the film is free from all legalities for a smooth release. Although the postponement of its release cost filmmakers dear, they still exude confidence that the devotional action thriller will strike a chord with fans and audiences. Trade is betting big on Balakrishna and director Boyapati Srinu combination.

Also Read: Explained: Here’s Why Court Halted The Release of Balakrishna’s Film Akhanda 2

The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa. 

​The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.  

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