Akhil Akkineni‘s latest promotional stunt for his upcoming film ‘Lenin’ has taken an unexpected, hilarious turn, leaving fans in splits. What started as a simple prank call quickly went viral when the surprised recipient famously retorted, “I am Nagarjuna, dear!” This unforgettable moment, where reel and real-life connections playfully intertwined, has everyone talking about the young star’s viral escapade.
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“I am Nagarjuna!” Prank Shocks Akhil
A shocking prank call involving Akhil Akkineni has taken a hilarious turn, with the person on the other end famously retorting, “I am Nagarjuna, dear!” This incident, which surprised everyone, stems from a prank call made by Akhil as part of the promotions for his upcoming film ‘Lenin’, the video of which has since gone viral.
Akhil Akkineni’s film ‘Lenin’ is poised for a grand worldwide release, hitting theaters in just a few hours with special 5 AM shows on Friday, July 10, preceded by US premieres. In the days leading up to the release, Akhil has been engaged in aggressive promotional activities to ensure his movie reaches a wide audience. As part of these efforts, he participated in an interview with Getup Sreenu titled ‘Saradaga Kasepu’ (A While of Fun). A video clip from this interview was recently shared on social media.
During their cheerful chat over tea and musk buns, Akhil and Getup Sreenu shared funny anecdotes alongside film-related discussions. It was during this segment that they decided to make a prank call to a stranger. When Akhil introduced himself, saying, “This is Akhil Akkineni speaking,” the person on the other end delivered a punchy reply: “This is Nagarjuna speaking.” Even as Akhil insisted it was genuinely him, the stranger remained unconvinced, countering with, “Tell me how Naga Chaitanya is doing now.” The caller then went a step further, mimicking Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s voice and quipping, “Do you think I can’t recognize my grandson’s voice, my dear Akhil?”
Prank Call Fuels ‘Lenin’ Excitement
Since the stranger completely refused to believe Akhil’s claims, Getup Sreenu, who was present, took the phone. When Sreenu identified himself, “This is Getup Sreenu, brother,” the stranger mockingly responded, “I am Sudheer… tell me what’s up.” Getup Sreenu attempted to explain that the film ‘Lenin’ was releasing on July 10 and that they were making a prank call as part of its promotions. However, the person on the line remained skeptical, questioning, “Why would such a big hero call me? And why would Akhil even have my number?” Seeing that the stranger wouldn’t believe them no matter what they said, Akhil and Getup Sreenu burst into laughter and ended the call. A little while later, the same person called back, asking, “Who are you? Why did you call?”
This hilarious prank call video has now become a sensation online, generating much laughter among fans and further exciting them for the film. These funny promotional tactics are certainly building anticipation for ‘Lenin’.
The film ‘Lenin’ stars Bhagyashree Borse opposite Akhil, with supporting roles played by Getup Sreenu, Shivaji, Ramki, Eeswari Rao, and others. The music for the film is composed by S. Thaman, and it is jointly produced by Nagarjuna (presented by Annapurna Studios) and Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainments.
Looking Ahead
This viral prank undeniably amplified ‘Lenin’s’ buzz. With Akkineni Nagarjuna and Sithara Entertainments producing, expectations for Akhil’s film are now sky-high. This unique pre-release flavour promises a grand cinematic spectacle. Indeed, the Akkineni legacy continually captures headlines, setting the stage for a significant box office impact.
