{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"lenin-success-akhil-keeps-his-feet-on-ground","tags":["Entertainment"],"first_publication_date":"2026-07-14T16:32:39+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-07-15T09:07:27+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"'Lenin' Success: Akhil Keeps His Feet on Ground"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-07-14T13:10:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/VYqUE8LfiSD6rZbg_akhil.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"Akhil Akkineni's most recent release 'Lenin' might have been a resounding success, but the actor says that while he is full of gratitude, he has got his feet firmly on the ground and is not jumping in the air yet."},{"text":"In an exclusive interview to media, actor Akhil Akkineni opened up on his most recent film, 'Lenin', going on to emerge a huge success. The film has grossed over an impressive Rs 61 crore within the first three days of its release and is well on its way to emerging a blockbuster."},{"text":"When asked if there were special words from his dad Nagarjuna after it became evident that the film was a success, Akhil replied, \"No, I think there were no special words. It was just one special hug that was exchanged.\""},{"text":"But that should have made all that trouble worth it? The actor replied, \"Absolutely. It's always worth it. As long as your honest attempt is appreciated -- See, we work for the audience. We work for them to digest our content, enjoy our content. So, at the end of it, when they have, what else can I ask for? It's the ideal scenario for me. I'm full of gratitude, but no, I'm not jumping in the air yet. I have a long way to go.\""},{"text":"Akhil is happy that the film is well on its way to becoming a blockbuster what has pleased the actor more is the fact that his film's distributors have broken even within the first three days of the film's release. "},{"text":"Says Akhil, \"I'm sure we'll get there (the 100 crore mark) with the way things are going. Yes, But before that, I got the most beautiful messages this morning from my distributor saying,'Sir, I have broken even. Even I'm into profits from today.' Just after three days. I cannot tell you how unbelievably rewarding and empowering that makes me feel. The first weekend, all my boys are in profits and I am sitting today happily with my family. They are happy in their house with their family. It just gives me a lot of contentment. I really mean this.\" "},{"text":"For the unaware, director Murali Kishor Abburu’s Telugu film ‘Lenin’, featuring actors Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead, released on July 10 this year."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"actor-imran-khan-is-an-american-citizen","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Actor Imran Khan is an American citizen?!"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aEg8kXnVYL__I6Jv_aamirkhan.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-10-12T10:33:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"jailer-2-will-release-theatrically-in-hindi","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"‘Jailer 2’ will release theatrically in Hindi"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/nw5xFQqZ1hfsAz2y_jailer2.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-10-12T12:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"vdk--rashmika-discuss-life-with-cm-vijay","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"VDK & Rashmika Discuss Life With CM 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