Akhil Akkineni's Lenin sets up a rural mystery around a prison returnee in Srirampuram. Its ambition and strong moments are undercut by weak character groundwork and shock-driven twists.

If a character doesn't challenge me, I don't get excited about it.' 'I don't mind failing while trying, but I need to feel that fear of wondering how I'm going to pull it off.' ...

The Telugu film industry is set for a packed theatrical season, with a steady lineup of Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Hollywood releases from July through August 2026. From Akhil Akkineni's ...