To Akhil Akkineni crashLenin‘ continues its run from the opening weekend through the weekdays at a decent pace at the box office. The action drama directed by Murali Kishor Abburu has managed to hold the audience even with the usual Monday slump. The film is backed by strong performances, positive word-of-mouth and an action-packed narrative that has helped attract audiences in key markets. With the collections holding up well, ‘Lenin’ is approaching a major box office milestone in just four days.
Box office collections of ‘Lenin’ continue to be impressive
According to Sacnilk, ‘Lenin’ collected an estimated Rs 3.60 crore from 2,122 shows in India on Day 4. With this, the film’s total India net collection has reached Rs 29.05 crore, while its India gross is Rs 33.37 crore. Overseas, the film grossed another Rs 0.75 crore on its fourth day, taking its international total to Rs 8.05 crore. As a result, the film’s worldwide gross has risen to Rs 41.42 crore. The film opened with Rs 7.15 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 8.65 crore on Day 2 and Rs 9.65 crore on Day 3, before witnessing the expected midweek drop on the first Monday.
Positive word of mouth keeps momentum alive
‘Lenin’ was released on July 10 and is being helped by the positive response from the audience, especially from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where the film still draws good crowds. Despite mixed reviews, audiences liked the film for Akhil Akkineni’s performance, action sequences and emotional moments. Bhagyashri Borse is the heroine, and Ramki, Sivaji, Sunil, Brahmaji and Easwari Rao play key supporting roles. The mix of commercial action and emotional storytelling has helped the film maintain its healthy trajectory beyond the opening weekend.
‘Lenin’ marks a new milestone
With over Rs 41 crores already collected worldwide in just four days, ‘Lenin’ is now within striking distance of crossing the Rs 50 crore mark globally. If the film continues to do well during the weekdays, it is expected to reach the milestone before the next weekend. For Akhil Akkineni, the film marks another exciting step in his career, while director Murali Kishor Abburu delivered a theatrical entertainer that continues to find support among audiences. These next few days will decide whether ‘Lenin’ can continue to perform successfully at the box office.