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Court Halts 'Akhanda 2' Premiere, Ticket Hike
11 Dec
Summary
- Telangana High Court cancelled higher ticket prices for 'Akhanda 2'.
- Paid premieres scheduled for December 11 were blocked by the court.
- The ruling impacts the film's release despite sold-out premiere tickets.
The upcoming film 'Akhanda 2' faced a significant setback on the eve of its release as the Telangana High Court overturned a government order allowing elevated ticket prices and special premiere shows. The court's directive on December 11 prevented paid premieres and a proposed increase in ticket costs across all theaters.
A lunch-motion petition challenged the approval for an 8 pm paid premiere on December 11, with tickets priced at Rs 600, alongside a proposed hike of Rs 50 in single screens and Rs 100 in multiplexes for the initial three days. The court's swift hearing and subsequent ruling led to the cancellation of these special arrangements.
While the paid premiere tickets were reportedly sold out, the court's intervention casts a shadow of uncertainty. It remains unclear how the directive for a 20% revenue contribution to the Movie Artistes Welfare Association will be handled, or how already booked tickets will be managed. The film, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, is slated for a worldwide release on December 12.
