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A | Dark clouds loomed over the release of Balakrishna’s film Akhanda 2 after Madras High Court stalled the film’s release on Wednesday. While the producers of the action entertainer tried their best to bail out the film, their efforts went in vain. As a result, Akhanda 2, which was slated to release on Friday (December 5, 2025), isn’t releasing as scheduled. The production house, 14 Reels Plus, officially confirmed the news on their social media handle. The unfortunate development certainly came in as a big disappointment for the fans who have been waiting with bated breath to see their favourite star (Balakrishna) in action. With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you that #Akhanda2 will not be releasing as scheduled due to unavoidable circumstances.This is a painful moment for us, and we truly understand the disappointment it brings to every fan and movie lover awaiting the film.We are working… — 14 Reels Plus (@14ReelsPlus) December 4, 2025 Akhanda 2 release postponed indefinitely At a time when the buzz about Akhanda 2 reached fever pitch, the release of the Balakrishna-starrer was halted. A statement from the filmmakers read, “With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you that Akhanda 2 will not be released as scheduled due to unavoidable circumstances. This is a painful moment for us, and we truly understand the disappointment it brings to every fan and movie lover awaiting the film.” While tendering apologies and the inconvenience caused in this regard, the filmmakers assured fans that they are working towards resolving the matter and promised to share a positive update soon. Legal dispute In 2019, an arbitral tribunal directed 14 Reels Entertainment to pay Eros International Rs 11.23 crore over a financial and rights-related agreement emerged from the film Dookudu. In 2020, The Madras High Court had also dismissed 14 Reels Entertainment’s petition challenging the earlier award. A Division Bench, and subsequently the Supreme Court too dismissed 14 Reels Entertainment’s SLP in 2021. Meanwhile, Eros International too did not appeal against 14 Reels Entertainment for ‘contempt of court’ for four years.In August 2025, Eros learnt that the debtor company (14 Reels Entertainment) is making and releasing a film Akhanda 2 with a new legal entity named 14 Reels Plus LLP. The Applicant moved Madras High Court arguing that the LLP was controlled by family/associates of the same promoters of 14 Reels Entertainment. Eros further alleged that the promoters were attempting to bypass an unpaid arbitral sum and described it as an alter ego. The Court also heard the arguments of the Respondents 14 Reels Entertainment and 14 Reels Plus LLP. After hearing all the arguments, setting a single Judge’s order (of setting Akhanda 2 free from all legal constraints in October 2025) aside, The Division Bench of the Court freshly ordered that Akhanda 2 cannot be released, distributed, streamed unless 14 Reels Entertainment / 14 Reels Plus LLP pays the entire arbitral payment with interest. Akhanda 2 premieres cancelled The premieres of Akhanda 2 were scheduled on December 4 at various screens in the Telugu speaking states and also abroad (North America and Europe). But they had to be cancelled at the last minute due to court restraint. Also, the online bookings of the film on various ticketing portals have been kept on hold. Fans have been expressing their disappointment and are hoping that the film will see the light at the earliest. Also Read: Madras High Court Puts Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 Release on Hold。讲解个税专项扣除等涉税操作。赵瑜摄　　发放税费优惠政策“大礼包”。赵瑜摄　　本报讯梁璐记者刘波报道 5月15日上午，市税务局积极响应市委、市政府号召，以“税助发展向新而进”为主题，扎实开展政务公开日主题宣传活动，零距离与纳税人交流沟通，推进政务公开向纵深发展。　　活动中，税务干部在中国移动文化广场架设展台、放置展板，向群众面对面讲解税费政策、宣传税法知识，手把手辅导个税专项扣除等涉税操作，为群众送上税费优惠政策“大礼包”。现场累计发放宣传资料100余份，解答二手房买卖、社会保险费缴纳等民生类涉税问题20余个，切实帮助群众了解各类税费优惠政策及便民办税最新举措，树立全民依法纳税意识，提升税法遵从度，让税收宣传、政务公开更接地气、更有温度。

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