Now Reading: Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin sets August 7 OTT premiere on ZEE5
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Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin sets August 7 OTT premiere on ZEE5
Akhil Akkineni's rural action drama Lenin will begin streaming on ZEE5 from August 7, 2026, the makers confirmed. The film, released in theatres on July 10, has crossed Rs 100 crore at…
The Story in Brief
Akhil Akkineni's rural action drama Lenin will begin streaming on ZEE5 from August 7, 2026, the makers confirmed. The film, released in theatres on July 10, has crossed Rs 100 crore at the Indian box office. Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, Lenin is set in the fictional Andhra village of Sriramapuram in 1976 and follows an orphan raised by a respected family who falls in love with Bharathi (Bhagyashri Borse) and gets drawn into village politics and rivalries.
The film marks a departure from Akil's usual urban, stylised roles. Binged reports that while audience and critical reception have been mixed, the movie has been praised for Akhil's grounded performance and the gripping second half. The narrative draws themes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The Indian Opinion
Narratives about Akhil Akkineni’s career revival or Bollywood crossovers have been overdone. The real story is simpler: a Telugu star delivered a solo Rs 100 crore grosser in a rustic role, defying predictions about his urban image. Let the actual viewership numbers on ZEE5 after August 7 determine whether the mixed critical response matters to the box office audience that has already voted.
Source: binged.com
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