Akhil Akkineni's Lenin Achieves Record Opening, Receives Praise from Chiranjeevi
Akhil Akkineni's Career-Best Opening with Lenin
Akhil Akkineni's latest film, Lenin, has set a new benchmark as the highest opener of his career, marking a significant return after a three-year hiatus. Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu and featuring Bhagyashri Borse, this action-packed drama hit theaters on July 10 and has been performing admirably at the box office, despite receiving mixed reviews. The film has outperformed the opening collections of Akhil's earlier works, Agent and Mr. Majnu, garnering praise from both fans and industry peers. Notably, Megastar Chiranjeevi extended his congratulations to Akhil and the entire team, which was warmly acknowledged by Nagarjuna on social media.
Chiranjeevi's Heartfelt Congratulations to Akhil Akkineni
Chiranjeevi Praises Akhil Akkineni After Lenin's Success, Calls Him 'Another Son'
Chiranjeevi took to X to express his congratulations to the team behind Lenin, sharing his joy over the film's success. He mentioned hearing wonderful feedback about the movie and was thrilled by the widespread acclaim for Akhil Akkineni's performance. Referring to Akhil as 'like another son,' the Megastar expressed his delight in witnessing Akhil's growth with each film and wished for Lenin's ongoing success. He stated, "Congratulations to my dear friend Nagarjuna, the entire cast and crew. I look forward to watching Lenin soon and wish the film continued success."
Nagarjuna's Response to Chiranjeevi's Praise
Nagarjuna quickly responded to Chiranjeevi's message, saying, "Thank you, dear Chiranjeevi Garu. You have always been a pillar of support for me and my family. Please watch the film; I promise you will love it!" The bond between Chiranjeevi and the Akkineni family has been strong for many years. The Megastar has often expressed his admiration for the late Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), whom he regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, while also nurturing a close friendship with Nagarjuna.
Lenin: A Significant Milestone for Akhil Akkineni
Lenin Marks New Milestone For Akhil Akkineni
Lenin is viewed as a pivotal film in Akhil Akkineni's career following a series of commercial setbacks. Despite exploring various genres in his previous six films, the actor had faced challenges in achieving a significant box office hit. During the film's success meet, Nagarjuna reflected on his son's journey, noting that Akhil had consistently put in hard work but had yet to attain the breakthrough he truly deserved.
As per early estimates from Sacnilk, Lenin maintained a solid performance at the box office on Sunday, earning Rs 9.65 crore nett in India. This brings its three-day nett collection in India to Rs 25.45 crore, with a gross of Rs 29.27 crore following its opening weekend. The film's supporting cast includes Kannada actor Pramod in his Telugu debut, alongside Sivaji, Brahmaji, Getup Srinu, Shatru, Easwari Rao, Praveen, and Mahesh Achanta in key roles.