Lenin
'Lenin' box office: How did Akhil Akkineni's film perform on opening day?
Hyderabad/IBNS: Director Murali Kishor Abburu's Telugu action drama Lenin, starring Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse, has registered a strong opening at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, according to media reports.
Opening Day Collection
Production house Sithara Entertainments announced that the film grossed Rs. 16.7 crore worldwide on the first day of its theatrical release on July 10.
According to a Hindustan Times report, the film has recorded the highest opening-day collection of Akhil Akkineni's career.
Sharing the milestone on X, Sithara Entertainments wrote: "AKHIL 2.0 is here... and the box office has heard it loud and clear. A phenomenal 16.7 CR+ Worldwide Gross on Day 1 for #LENIN. The Telugu audience has once again celebrated good cinema in the grandest way possible."
AKHIL 2.0 is here... and the box office has heard it loud and clear
— Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) July 11, 2026
A phenomenal 16.7 CR+ Worldwide Gross on Day 1 for #LENIN
The Telugu audience has once again celebrated good cinema in the grandest way possible #BlockbusterLENIN @AkhilAkkineni8… pic.twitter.com/SA6IfcmVOG
However, Sacnilk reported the film has collected Rs. 5.90 crore in India and Rs. 9.73 crore worldwide on the first day.
Akhil Returns After Three-Year Gap
Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, Lenin marks Akhil Akkineni's return to the big screen after a three-year hiatus.
Performance Wins Praise
While critical response has been mixed, early reviews have praised Akhil Akkineni's performance, describing Lenin as a gritty, emotionally driven mass entertainer with well-executed action sequences.
The film also stars Sunil and Getup Srinu with music composed by Thaman S.
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