Akhil Akkineni’s latest film Lenin has delivered a strong opening at the box office. The rural revenge drama witnessed better-than-expected response on its Lenin first day, collecting an estimated ₹12.5 Cr worldwide gross, including hires.
Strong Word of Mouth Drives Collections
While the advances were average, positive word of mouth kicked in during the evening and night shows, bringing in good footfalls across both domestic and overseas markets. The day 1 performance has exceeded trade expectations for the Akhil starrer.
The film's release on June 26 came after multiple postponements, but the wait seems to have paid off. Early ticket booking trends for day 2 and day 3 are showing superb response, indicating strong momentum for the weekend.
Akkineni fans are celebrating the positive reception for this rural revenge drama, hoping Lenin continues its good run in theaters over the coming days.