Akhil Akkineni's Lenin earns Rs 9.73 crore worldwide

The Telugu action drama "Lenin," starring Akhil Akkineni, has opened to a promising start at the box office, marking the actor's return to the big screen after a three-year gap. The film, which released on Friday, July -, 2026, earned an estimated 5.90 crore rupees in net collections across India on its opening day, according to industry tracking. Its worldwide gross collection for the first day was approximately 9.73 crore rupees.

The majority of the film's initial business came from the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where Akhil Akkineni maintains a loyal fan base. Reports indicate that evening and night shows saw stronger occupancy than morning screenings, contributing to a healthy opening. The film also performed well in overseas markets, particularly with Telugu audiences abroad, adding significantly to its global total. This worldwide opening surpassed the first-day collection of Akkineni's previous 2023 film, "Agent."

Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu and produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, "Lenin" features Akhil Akkineni in a rural action-drama avatar alongside actress Bhagyashri Borse, with a supporting cast including...