Buzz: Akhanda 2's OTT release postponed, here's why the Balakrishna starrer has been delayed
The OTT release date of Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 was locked for January 9, 2026. But news has come out that the digital release has been delayed. Read on to learn more.
Akhand 2 OTT release postponed
Last Updated: 04.22 PM, Jan 06, 2026
Akhanda 2 was one of the most-awaited films of 2025 as Balakrishna was teaming up with director Boyapati Sreenu for the fourth time. It was initially scheduled to hit the screens on December 5, 2025, but was postponed just a few hours before its premiere shows due to financial issues.
Why did Akhanda 2 fail to release on December 5, 2025?
The financial problems were so severe that the makers had to pay close to Rs 50 crore to release their film. Finally, on December 12, 2025, Akhanda 2 released in theatres with very good occupancy across the Telugu states. However, extremely disappointing word of mouth hampered the film’s performance soon after its release.
When is Akhanda 2 OTT release date?
All eyes are now on the digital release of the film, which was initially scheduled for January 9, 2026. Akhanda 2 was supposed to stream on Netflix on the said date, but the OTT release has now been postponed.
Has Akhanda 2's OTT release been postponed?
According to sources in film circles, Netflix had signed the digital deal with several conditions tied to the film’s theatrical collections across multiple languages. As those conditions have reportedly not been met, the streaming platform has decided to delay the release.
A revised deal is currently being worked out, and once the final numbers are agreed upon, Netflix is expected to announce a new streaming date. In recent times, several OTT platforms have been locking digital deals based on a film’s theatrical performance.
If a film becomes a smash hit, streaming platforms tend to pay a higher price. However, if a film underperforms or fails to run for a specific period in theatres, the OTT deal is revised, often resulting in reduced payouts for the makers.
The same situation appears to be affecting Akhanda 2, which explains the postponement of its digital release. An official confirmation from Netflix is still awaited, but the topic has already become a major talking point in film circles. Only time will tell whether Akhanda 2 will stream on January 9, 2026, or at a later date.
How much did Akhanda 2 make in theaters?
The first weekend collections were encouraging, as Akhanda 2 made solid money at the box office. As per the latest update, the action drama grossed close to ₹90 crore worldwide as per the tracking portal Sacnilk. Despite this, the film has been declared a disaster, as it was made on a massive budget of around ₹150 crore, leading to heavy losses for both the makers and distributors.
Directed by Boyapati Srinu, the film stars Samyuktha Menon as the female lead. Meanwhile, audiences who missed the first part of Akhanda can stream it on OTTplay Premium.
Akhanda 2 FAQs
Q. Where to stream Akhanda, the first part on OTT?
A. You can stream Akhanda on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium here
Q. What is the title of Akhanda 3?
A. Akhanda 3 has been titled as Jai Akhanda and will go on floors in 2027
Q. Where to stream Akhanda 2 on OTT?
A. You can stream the film on Netflix after the action drama completes its run in theatres.