Lenin has opened with ₹5.90Cr net on its first day, taking its lifetime India net to ₹5.90Cr.
A decent opening for a non-franchise Telugu film, though it remains below the expectations set by its scale and budget.
Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin has registered a moderate opening. The film has found decent acceptance in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which contributed the majority of its first-day collections. Early audience reactions suggest that viewers are appreciating Akhil’s improved performance and the film’s emotional core, with many calling it one of his better outings in recent years.
Critically, the film has received mixed reviews. While some have praised its ambition and rural setting, others have pointed out issues with execution and pacing. Thaman S’s background score has been widely appreciated, emerging as one of the film’s strongest aspects.
Given its ₹100Cr budget, Lenin will need significantly stronger numbers over the weekend to move into profitable territory. The overseas performance of ₹3Cr on Day 1 is average and indicates limited pan-India appeal so far.