Akhil Akkineni finally had one of the biggest moments of his career. His latest filmLenin:got a good response from the audience and became a commercial hit at the box office. The movie not only garnered impressive numbers worldwide, but also generated positive word of mouth, giving the actor the break-out he needed. After the film’s successful opening weekend, Akhil: Akkineni took to social media to share an emotional note, saying that audience love is more important to him than box office collections. And the words from his heart resonated with the fans who were there for him on the road.
Akhil Akkineni reflects on an emotional journey
Talking about the reception of the film, Akhil said that the appreciation from the audience was very emotional. “Given the overwhelming response, the positivity I have received from the audience, and the respect they are giving me, yes, it’s way, way more than box office numbers,” he said. The actor added that although commercial success is important for producers and distributors, the journey of the film has given him something more meaningful. “More than that, it’s an emotional journey that finds its redemption at the end,” he said. Akhil also attributed the success to all those who believed in him, adding, “For all the people who believed in me, and all those who wanted me to win, this is their victory. The journey was worth it, and it’s the redemption that counts.”
Distributors recovered the investment as ‘Lenin’ entered the profit zone
Akhil also revealed that Lenin has become a profitable venture for its distributors. Sharing the happy news, he said, “Today, my distributors called me to share that the film recovered its investment and they made a profit. I just can’t tell you how much it means to everyone who trusted me and this project. It’s an emotional response, but it’s the plain and simple truth.” The strong theatrical performance came as a relief to the entire team, with the film reportedly crossing Rs 60 crore worldwide during its opening weekend. The success further strengthened Akhil’s position in the Telugu film industry.
Strong performances and positive word of mouth carried the film’s momentum
Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, ‘Lenin’ stars Bhagyashree Borse as the female lead with Easwari Rao, Sunil and Sivaji in important supporting roles. The audience response was positive, and the collection numbers were consistent, ensuring that ‘Lenin’ continued to do well in theatres. For Akhil Akkineni, this is not only a financial success but also a befitting result of his patience and dedication to his art.