India, July 11 -- Lenin worldwide box office collection day 1: Murali Kishor Abburu's rural drama starring Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse was released in theatres on July 10. The film opened to mixed reviews but did well at the box office on its opening day. The film has become the highest opening for the lead actor in his career.

Lenin's production house, Sithara Entertainments, announced on Saturday that the film has grossed Rs.16.7 crore worldwide on its opening day. "AKHIL 2.0 is here... and the box office has heard it loud and clear. A phenomenal 16.7 CR+ Worldwide Gross on Day 1 for #LENIN. The Telugu audience has once again celebrated good cinema in the grandest way possible. #BlockbusterLENIN," they wrote, making the announc...