📌 Key Points
- Akhil Akkineni returns after 3 years with film ‘Lenin’, co-produced by father Nagarjuna.
- Nagarjuna admits family legacy pressure on Akhil, asks not to compare careers.
- Akhil’s last film ‘Agent’ was a major flop, earning only ₹13 crore worldwide.
- Nagarjuna praises Akhil’s pain and connection to ‘Lenin’ story, confident of success.
Nagarjuna opens up about the pressure on son Akhil Akkineni due to the family legacy, requesting fans not to compare his career with his own. He co-produces Akhil’s upcoming film ‘Lenin’, expressing confidence in its success.
Nagarjuna Opens Up About Akhil’s Career Struggles
Akhil Akkineni is gearing up for the release of Lenin, which has been co-produced by his father Nagarjuna.
Why Nagarjuna Co-Produced Akhil’s Film ‘Lenin’
“Akhil has done many films. Almost none of them worked, but he gave everything to them as an actor. There is a pain in him because of that. That pain is why he connected so deeply with a story like Lenin . And that is when I knew this film would work. That is why I came on board as co-producer… There’s a certain kind of sorrow in Akhil. This movie’s story fits it perfectly. The movie will be fantastic. After hearing the story, I felt this definitely needs to be brought to you. It felt right to me,” he added.
Earlier, Nagarjuna had revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he has already watched the first cut of Akhil’s Lenin. He claimed that the audience will see a new side of his son in the film.
Akhil’s Comeback After ‘Agent’ Flop
About Akhil Akkineni’s career in films
Akhil has since acted in Mr Majnu, Most Eligible Bachelor and Agent. The last one became the biggest flop of his career, collecting only ₹ 13 crore worldwide and being widely panned by critics and audiences. Murali Kishor Abburu’s Lenin also stars Bhagyashri Borse , who replaced Sreeleela in the film. The film is set to release in theatres on July 10.
Nagarjuna’s candid admission highlights the burden of legacy in Tollywood. With ‘Lenin’, he hopes to see his son shine anew, urging audiences to judge Akhil on his own merit.
