Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin has been postponed from May 1 to June 26, but the new release date is unrelated to Peddi, despite what the announcement may have suggested.
Delay Due to Pending Work, Not a Solidarity Move
When the makers announced the shift, they framed it as support for Peddi. That’s not the real story. Work on Lenin is still pending, and the team could not make the May 1 deadline. Locking June 26 early appears to be a strategic move to secure the slot before competing releases could claim it.
Can Lenin Meet the June 26 Deadline?
That’s the real question now. Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu and produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Nagarjuna, Lenin stars Bhagyashree Borse as the female lead opposite Akhil. Whether the unit can complete the film in time is unclear.
Uncertainty around Lenin’s release had been building since Peddi confirmed its April 30 date, which initially placed both films on consecutive days before the rescheduling.