Lenin
Manodu Vasthunnadu
Young, urban-raised Lenin's peaceful romance with Bharathi inadvertently sparks a violent, large-scale village conflict.
Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu · Action · Drama · Romance · 156 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Murali Kishor Abburu
Writer
Murali Kishor Abburu
Studio
Sithara Entertainments / Manam Enterprises
Release
2026-07-10
Runtime
156 min
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Full Plot
In a small village, a young boy named Lenin is adopted by a respected woman after being found planting a ceremonial flag on the gopuram. Years later, Lenin is released from prison and returns to his foster uncle's house, where he recounts his story to a curious young boy named Dilli. The story follows Lenin's past, including his romance with Bharathi, who was rescued by him and his brother Vasanth from abduction and assault.
Cast & Characters
Lenin
Akhil Akkineni
Bharathi
Bhagyashri Borse
Yatirajulu
Sivaji Sontineni
Jayanthi
Easwari Rao
Damodaram
Brahmaji
Parthasarathi
Sunil Varma
Vasanth, Lenin's foster brother and the main antagonist, who lusts Bharathi
Pramod Panju
Ethirajulu, Vasanth's uncle
Sivaji
Parthasaradhi IPS
Sunil
Murali
Getup Srinu
Murali's wife
Saranya Pradeep
Did You Know?
The film grossed approximately ₹7 crore rupees in Telugu-speaking regions on its opening day, with Karnataka contributing about ₹65 lakh rupees and overseas markets contributing nearly ₹2 crore rupees, bringing its global opening day gross to approximately ₹10 crore rupees.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Following the release of Agent (2023), Akhil Akkineni collaborated with director Murali Kishor Abburu for a rural action drama.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Principal photography primarily took place in rural clusters of Andhra Pradesh to authenticately capture the Rayalaseema and Chittoor backdrops.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Lenin holds 6.3/10 on TMDb (4 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lenin good? What are critics saying?+
Lenin holds 6.3/10 on TMDb (4 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Lenin?+
Lenin has a runtime of 156 min.
Who directed Lenin?+
Lenin was directed by Murali Kishor Abburu.
Where can I watch Lenin?+
Lenin is available to stream, rent, or buy on Zee5.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Lenin" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's intense rural drama and career-best performance from lead actor Akhil Akkineni. Others noted that the script felt formulaic and lacked originality, while also highlighting the film's ambitious attempt at a complex story. The overall reception suggests a balance of both praise and criticism for the film's strengths and weaknesses.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)People are excited about the movie "Lenin", using words like "Blockbuster" and "Gatti ga" to express enthusiasm. Some have high expectations for Akhil's performance, saying it will be his best work yet. Overall, the trailer has generated a positive response from viewers.
From the trailer's comments
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@gouthammurali1927 · 377 likesWhoever cut the trailer 😢, trailer cut is bad, movie is suprisingly very very good, best movie of this year has arrived ❤❤
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@sandeepduddeda · 300 likes2:08 🔥this scene Akhil Akkineni acting peaks 💯💥 blockbuster cinema 🎥💥
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