A warm word of appreciation from Megastar Chiranjeevi has added another memorable moment to the success journey of Akhil Akkineni's latest release, Lenin. As the action-romantic drama continues to receive encouraging responses from audiences and perform well during its opening weekend, Chiranjeevi took to social media to applaud the film, reserving special praise for Akhil's performance. The film, which hit theatres on July 10, has generated strong word-of-mouth and impressive box office momentum.
In a heartfelt post, Chiranjeevi revealed that he had been hearing "wonderful things" about Lenin and was delighted by the unanimous appreciation coming its way. What stood out most was his affectionate message for Akhil, whom he described as "very dear to me, like another son." The veteran actor added that watching Akhil evolve with every film has been a source of joy and said he was looking forward to watching Lenin soon.
The Megastar also extended his congratulations to his longtime friend Nagarjuna, along with the film's cast and crew, acknowledging the effort that has gone into bringing the project to audiences. His public endorsement comes at a time when the film is enjoying a positive reception, giving the team yet another reason to celebrate.
Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, Lenin pairs Akhil Akkineni with Bhagyashri Borse in an action-romance set against a rural backdrop. The film blends romance, family emotions, and mass action, while Akhil's performance has emerged as one of the biggest talking points among both critics and audiences. The encouraging response has also been reflected in the film's box office numbers, with the opening weekend showing healthy growth.
For Akhil, Chiranjeevi's message is more than just another celebrity shout-out. Coming from one of Telugu cinema's biggest icons, the appreciation highlights the goodwill the young actor enjoys within the industry. It also reflects the close bond shared between the Akkineni and Mega families, something fans have admired over the years.
With industry veterans, filmmakers, and audiences continuing to shower praise on Lenin, the film's momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Chiranjeevi's heartfelt words have only added to the celebrations, giving Akhil Akkineni another milestone to cherish as Lenin continues its successful run in theatres.