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Madras High Court Halts Akhanda 2 Release Over Unpaid Eros Award

The injunction freezes all rollout until producers address a 2019 arbitral payout of about Rs 27.7 crore that Eros says remains unpaid.

Overview

  • Eros International petitioned the court alleging the makers were using affiliated entity 14 Reels Plus to bypass an arbitral award against 14 Reels Entertainment.
  • The order temporarily blocks theatrical, digital, satellite release and promotional monetization, with further hearings to determine next steps.
  • Indian premiere shows scheduled for December 4 were canceled by the producers citing technical issues, and the wider release plan is now on hold.
  • Telangana approved a three‑day ticket price hike—premieres at Rs 600, single screens Rs 227, multiplexes Rs 395—with 20% of the hike’s proceeds directed to the Movie Artists’ Welfare Association.
  • The film amassed sizable pre‑release business, including strong advance bookings and reported deals—about Rs 114.25 crore in theatrical rights and an estimated Rs 85 crore Netflix pact with a performance clause—but these revenues cannot be realized while the stay is in force.