Movie: Lenin
Starring: Akhil Akkineni, Bhagyashri Borse, Easwari Rao, Brahmaji, Pramod Panju, Shatru and Others
Director: Murali Kishor Abburu
Producers: Akkineni Nagarjuna, Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
Music Director: Thaman S
Cinematographer: Leon Britto
Editor: Navin Nooli
Release Date: July 10, 2026
Rating: 2.75/5
Among the movies released in theaters this week, the most anticipated by audiences is ‘Lenin,’ starring Akhil Akkineni as the hero. Directed by Murali Kishore Abburu, let us dive into the review to see how this movie turned out.
Story:
The story is set around the year 2001. A prisoner named Lenin (Akhil Akkineni) is released from Kurnool jail earlier than expected and returns to his village, Sri Ramapuram. The plot revolves around a series of gripping questions: What tragedy occurred in the past with his true love, Bharathi (Bhagyashree Borse)? Why was he sent to jail in the first place? Who is responsible for the irreparable damage to his life? Furthermore, what role did his best friend Vasanth (Pramod Panju) play in this? To find out if Lenin ultimately gets his revenge, you have to watch the movie.
Performances:
When it comes to acting, Akhil Akkineni deserves the highest praise. Many might not have expected this level of performance from him; he completely immerses himself in Lenin’s character. His emotional acting, especially during the pre-climax, beautifully showcases his true potential as an actor. Bhagyashree Borse does a wonderful job as well. She looks beautiful while effortlessly carrying the emotional weight her role demands. Another major surprise is Pramod Panju (of Salaar fame), who plays Akhil’s friend in a negative role. He delivers a highly solid performance, revealing the different layers of his character one by one. Shivaji gets a very strong role and performs brilliantly. Supporting actors like Eswari Rao, Brahmaji, and Shatru also do a great job, adding real strength to the movie.
Technical Aspects:
The movie is technically very strong. Even though it was shot on massive sets, it never feels artificial; the setting looks entirely natural. It is presented as a solid, rustic rural drama with excellent camera work by Leon Britto. The background music provided by S. Thaman feels a bit familiar, but the songs themselves are good. Naveen Nooli’s editing is neat, though being a bit stricter and cutting out one or two unnecessary songs would have been better. Director Murali Kishore Abburu clearly establishes his vision for the story. The way he designed the characters and presented them on screen is highly impressive. Even though a few elements feel a bit routine, his overall work as a director is highly commendable.
Review:
Overall, there is no doubt that Akhil has scored a solid hit with “Lenin.” The major highlights of the film are Akhil’s career-best performance, the director’s clear vision, and the strong emotional moments. The excellent support from the rest of the cast makes the movie even better. If you can ignore a few simple, routine elements, “Lenin” is a movie that will definitely entertain you in theaters.
Plus Points:
Akhil’s Performance
Emotional Moments
Fights
Minus Points:
Climax Logic & Plot Gaps
Routine Elements
Unnecessary Songs
Final Verdict: Good Commercial Actioner
