With the release of ‘Lenin’ just days away, Akhil Akkineni, Nagarjuna AkkineniBhagyashri Borse, producer Naga Vamsi, and members of the film’s team visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple to seek divine blessings.As seen in the videos shared by X, Nagarjuna was accompanied by his family as the team prayed for the success of the much anticipated Telugu action drama ‘Lenin’.
Big pre-release event
Before visiting Tirumala, the team held the pre-release event of the film on July 5 at the Nehru Municipal Grounds in Tirupati.Addressing his fans, Akhil thanked them for standing by him despite the long gap between his releases.He said, “It’s been a long time since my last release, and I sincerely apologize for waiting for you. Not staying connected with all of you has always weighed heavily on my heart. I only ask for your love and acceptance. Please embrace me as one of you and support my film, because that’s what really makes me happy.”
Nagarjuna praised Akhil Akkineni’s performance
Veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, who attended the event as the chief guest, praised his son’s transformation in the film. Praising Akhil’s performance, he said, “You don’t see Akhil on screen — you only see ‘Lenin’. He has completely immersed himself in the role,” as quoted by the Ap 7 am website.The senior actor also described the film as a “Mahabharata unfolding in Seema”.
Nagarjuna expresses confidence in ‘Lenin’
Nagarjuna also expressed full confidence in the film’s theatrical prospects. He said that the audience will witness a different side of Akhil in the upcoming action drama. Urging fans to support the release, he declared, “On July 10, our man will come and he will rock it,” while seeking Lord Venkateswara’s blessings for the film’s success.
A rural action drama set in Rayalaseema
Written and directed by Murali Kishore Abburu, ‘Lenin’ is a Telugu-language village action drama set against the rugged backdrop of Rayalaseema. The film stars Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead roles, while Thaman S has composed the music.“Lenin” is set to hit theaters worldwide on July 10 and expectations are high.