Akhil Akkineni's Lenin Surges Past ₹37 Cr in 2 Days, Targets ₹50 Cr Weekend

Akhil Akkineni’s latest action drama, Lenin, has stormed the box office, raking in a robust ₹37.2 crore gross worldwide in just its first two days. The film, directed by Murali Kishor Abburu and featuring Bhagyashri Borse, has instantly struck a chord with Telugu audiences, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where the response has been electrifying.

Lenin notched up an impressive ₹16.7 crore on its opening day, but the real fireworks came on day two with collections jumping to ₹20.5 crore. The bulk of this revenue stems from packed multiplexes and single screens across the Telugu heartland, though a detailed territory-wise breakdown is yet to be officially revealed. The absence of exact distributor share data doesn’t dampen the achievement—trade circles are abuzz about the film’s exceptional weekend trend.

Compared to other recent Telugu releases this season, Lenin is clearly outpacing contenders, riding on Akhil’s fresh avatar and the film’s positive buzz. This marks a significant turnaround for Akhil, whose last outings struggled to break the opening weekend glass ceiling. Director Murali Kishor Abburu also gains momentum, with Lenin emerging as his biggest opener yet.

With a high budget riding on the project, Lenin is racing towards breakeven. If Sunday’s advance bookings translate into footfalls as predicted, the film should comfortably cross the ₹50 crore gross mark by the end of its opening weekend—a major milestone essential for recovery.

The weekday trend will be crucial in determining the film’s long-term fate, but with word-of-mouth soaring and a strong Sunday on the cards, Lenin is poised for a robust run. The support of industry stalwarts like Nagarjuna and Naga Vamsi as producers, plus Thaman’s energetic soundtrack, add to its commercial muscle.

If Lenin maintains this kinetic momentum, it could set a new benchmark for mid-year Telugu releases, heralding a resurgence for Akhil Akkineni and signaling revived audience appetite for high-octane revenge dramas. All eyes are on the final weekend tally and how well the film holds on weekdays.