Lenin Collections Slow After Strong Opening, Cross Rs 20 Crore Share?
The distributor says Akhil has finally bounced back after a series of disappointments, including Agent.
Akhil Akkineni's rural action drama Lenin has begun to witness a decline in collections after an impressive opening weekend. However, the film has already emerged as a commercial success by crossing the break-even mark and entering the profit zone.
According to a leading distributor, the film's collections started tapering off from Monday after a sensational first three days. "Lenin collected around Rs 2.25 crore share on Monday, almost half of what he earned during the weekend. The collections have begun to slow down after the initial surge," he says.
The film reportedly collected Rs 5.5 crore share on its opening day, followed by Rs 5.48 crore on Saturday and Rs 6.62 crore on Sunday, taking its four-day total to around Rs 20 crore share. The distributor says Akhil has finally bounced back after a series of disappointments, including Agent.
"Lenin has shades of films like Dasara and Rangasthalam, but Akhil delivered a convincing performance and won the appreciation of audiences. His performance has been one of the biggest positives of the film," he adds.
The film was valued at around Rs 16.25 crore for the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana theatrical rights. Having crossed the break-even point within the opening weekend, the film has now entered the profit zone for distributors.
"If the film manages to hold well during the weekdays, it could go on to become a blockbuster. Otherwise, it will comfortably remain a hit. Either way, it marks a solid comeback for Akhil Akkineni and also gives actress Bhagyashri Borse a successful outing. It's certainly a moment of celebration for the Akkineni family," the distributor says.
Trade circles believe Akhil's next career move will now be crucial. He has regained the audience's confidence. The challenge now is to choose the right scripts and sustain this winning momentum," the distributor concludes.