Lenin Review on X: Akhil Akkineni, Bhagyashri Borse’s Telugu Actioner Receives Mixed Reactions; Fans Call the Story..

July 10 is a significant day for both theaters and OTT platforms, with numerous new releases hitting audiences. In addition to premieres from Bollywood and Hollywood, the Telugu action drama, Lenin, is generating buzz across various social media platforms. Starring Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead roles, the actioner has received mixed responses from early reviewers and critics. Helmed by Murali Kishore Abburu, the film is one of the much-awaited dramas of the year. 

Reacting to the newly released movie on social media, one user said that Lenin seemed to be a hit. Users praised Bhagyashri Borse’s screen presence, while some were charmed by Akhil Akkineni’s commanding screen presence. On the other hand, a few netizens shared their disappointment by sharing their two cents about the film’s writing, romance, and song placement. Here’s what they have to say.

Lenin Twitter Reviews

#Lenin 🏹🐕‍🦺 Okayish rural revenge drama with twists,mahabharath references From pre-interval to interval,climax & twist#Thaman BGM helps at few places but
Flat screenplay,Weak love track
Lack of emotional touch My happy part #Akhil delivers one of his better performance🙌 https://t.co/Xq62jC2FrZ — Sreenivas Kalyan (@Sreenivas0428) July 10, 2026

After watching the romantic action drama on the first day, first show, the audience couldn’t help but share their opinions about the film. All in all, the film has sparked reactions on social media. One user shared, “Director #MuraliKishorAbburu blends the essence of the Mahabharata with a rooted village action drama to craft an engaging narrative. The story truly comes alive from the interval. Once Lenin switches into action mode, the film picks up momentum and raises expectations for the second half. The twists in the latter half work well, even if some are predictable. Murali Kishor Abburu manages to keep them engaging with his screenplay.” Another viewer shared that Akhil Akkineni was the one actor who stood out, but argued that weak writing stopped the film from becoming a hit. 

#lenin super movie overall… loved Akhil acting… twists, emotions, mahabharatam connection …. screen play well done
@AkhilAkkineni8 @iamnagarjuna — suhash chowdary (@suhashb7) July 10, 2026

Emphasizing the second-half of the film, a fan wrote,”The climax is packed with action and delivers a satisfying finish. #AkhilAkkineni impresses with both his performance and transformation for the role. #BhagyashriBorse once again fits naturally into a village-girl character, while #PramodManju leaves a strong impression in a pivotal role.“

#Lenin Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) 1st Half: The movie starts well with a good story setup and nice chemistry between Lenin and Bharathi. From the pre-interval to the interval, it’s a complete theatrical treat! 🔥 Akkineni Akhil shines with a powerful mass performance, and the… — Chaitanya Reddy (@Cinema_banisani) July 10, 2026

The film blends family tensions and personal rivalries with themes of revenge, resilience, and loyalty. Talking about the lead actor’s powerful performance, an X user opined, “#Len @AkhilAkkineni8 delivers a powerhouse performance! Story, direction, & @MusicThaman BGM are top-notch. #Bhagyashri shines and is excellent. Only letdowns are f