Akhil Is the Best Actor in the Akkineni Family: RGV’s Bold Lenin Review
- pradeep
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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has showered praise on Akhil Akkineni after watching his latest film Lenin, calling him the best actor in the Akkineni family.
RGV made the striking remark in a post on X, adding that he was willing to “swear this on Nagarjuna.” His comments quickly drew attention online because of the comparison with Akhil’s father, Telugu superstar Nagarjuna. (Hindustan Times)
RGV Praises Akhil’s Performance
RGV first congratulated Akhil on the film’s box-office performance. Akhil then requested the filmmaker to watch Lenin.
After seeing the film, RGV praised both the movie and Akhil’s acting, saying the actor displayed remarkable ease even in quieter scenes and delivered strongly in emotional moments. He also applauded director Murali Kishor Abburu for giving Akhil a role that allowed him to show his range. (Hindustan Times)
‘Best Actor in the Akkineni Family’
The most talked-about part of RGV’s review was his claim that Akhil is the best actor in the Akkineni family.
The comment sparked discussion among fans, with many debating Akhil’s performance in comparison with Nagarjuna and other members of the celebrated film family. (Hindustan Times)
Lenin Performs Strongly at the Box Office
According to the report, Lenin opened with ₹7.15 crore and showed growth over the weekend, earning ₹8.65 crore on Saturday and ₹9.65 crore on Sunday.
Its reported India gross collection reached ₹29.27 crore, while the India net total stood at ₹25.45 crore. (Hindustan Times)
About Lenin
Lenin is a revenge action drama set in the village of Srirampuram.
The film draws thematic inspiration from the Mahabharata and follows a protagonist attempting to end a long-running cycle of violence connected to a turbulent village festival.
Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, the film also stars Bhagyashri Borse and Sunil. (Hindustan Times)
A Major Boost for Akhil
Akhil began his acting journey as a child artist in Sisindri and later made his lead debut with Akhil in 2015.
After films such as Hello, Mr. Majnu and Most Eligible Bachelor, the positive response to Lenin could mark an important turning point in his career.