‘Akhanda 2,’ starring Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Sreenu, is set for paid premieres in India. The Andhra Pradesh government approved a ticket price hike, with premieres at Rs. 600 and enhanced rates for 10 days: Rs. 222.5 for single screens and Rs. 277 for multiplexes. Samyukta, Aadi Pinishetty, and Harshaali Malhotra feature prominently.