Akhil Akkineni's Lenin Achieves Box Office Success with Rs 37 Crore Worldwide
Lenin's Impressive Box Office Performance
Akhil Akkineni's film, Lenin, which premiered in theaters on July 10, is experiencing a positive trend at the box office following a strong opening weekend. This rural action drama, helmed by Murali Kishor Abburu, saw a notable increase in earnings on its first Sunday, reflecting audience enthusiasm despite receiving mixed critical reviews. Thanks to favorable word of mouth, the film has surpassed the Rs 37 crore milestone globally, marking Akhil's most significant commercial achievement in recent years. The film has shown impressive attendance in key regions, especially Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, establishing itself as a much-needed success for the actor.
Lenin Box Office: Akhil Akkineni's Film Sees Day 3 Growth, Grosses Rs 37.07 Crore Worldwide
As per preliminary estimates from industry sources, Lenin garnered Rs 9.65 crore nett in India on Sunday, reflecting an 11.6% increase from its Day 2 earnings of Rs 8.65 crore. The film debuted with Rs 7.15 crore nett on Friday, bringing its three-day nett total in India to Rs 25.45 crore. The gross collection in India has also exceeded Rs 29.27 crore after the opening weekend.
On Sunday, the action drama was showcased in 2,324 screenings nationwide, achieving an overall occupancy rate of 64.19%. The occupancy improved throughout the day, with 44.31% in the morning, 73.69% in the afternoon, 76.77% in the evening, and 62% during the night shows. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana emerged as the film's strongest markets, contributing Rs 9.50 crore gross on Sunday alone, while Karnataka added Rs 1.25 crore, Tamil Nadu contributed Rs 15 lakh, and the rest of India brought in Rs 20 lakh.
About Lenin
Internationally, Lenin earned Rs 2 crore gross on its third day, raising its overseas total to Rs 7.80 crore. The film's cumulative worldwide gross now stands at Rs 37.07 crore, making it Akhil Akkineni's top performer in recent years. His previous release, Agent, grossed around Rs 8.14 crore globally during its theatrical run in 2023, while Mr. Majnu collected approximately Rs 7 crore worldwide in 2019. Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, Lenin features Akhil Akkineni alongside Bhagyashri Borse, with notable performances from Sivaji, Ramki, Sunil, Brahmaji, and Easwari Rao. The film's music is composed by Thaman, with cinematography by Leon Britto and editing by Navin Nooli. A video shared by the production team captured Akhil embracing his father, Nagarjuna, in front of a statue of Akkineni Nageswara Rao, followed by cake-cutting celebrations with the cast and crew, which has since gone viral on social media.