In a rather unusual move, producer SKN announced that his upcoming web series 3 Roses will not release on its earlier planned date, December 12, because Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 is scheduled for release the same day.
Explaining the decision, SKN stated, “We are not in competition with Balayya. As a sense of gratitude, we are leaving that date entirely to him. From December 11 to December 12, it’s all Akhanda 2 day. We will arrive on December 13.”
The statement triggered widespread laughter and raised eyebrows across industry circles and social media.
Many wondered why a web series, which stays on an OTT platform indefinitely and does not rely on first-day footfalls, would need to vacate a date for a theatrical film. Viewers pointed out that audiences rarely rush to watch a web series on release day anyway.
Whatever the intention, SKN has often been known for eccentric, attention-grabbing remarks that mix overconfidence with a hint of over-intelligence coated ignorance. This incident seems to have reinforced that reputation once again.
