New Delhi, June 13 -- "Watched the first cut of our film LENIN last night. I say this with confidence and pride. you are about to witness a new AKHIL on June 26 2026." The endorsement carries weight both as a father's pride and as a producer's commercial bet, given that Annapurna Studios is co-producing the film with Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainments.

Lenin is directed by Murali Kishor Abburu and features Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead in the role of Bharathi. Thaman S has composed the music, with Naveen Kumar handling cinematography. The film is described as an action entertainer set in Rayalaseema, exploring family conflicts, power struggles, and honour against the backdrop of a love story that binds the narrative together.

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