"Ayyagaru is all set to arrive on your screens! Don't miss the digital premiere of LENIN, streaming exclusively on Telugu ZEE5 from August 7," announced ZEE5 today. 'Ayyagaru', for those who are unaware, has become the go-to nickname to refer to Akhil Akkineni. After the box-office success of Lenin recently, Akhil confidently embraced the title, which was first used in a casual manner by a fan on the release day of his first movie, Akhil.
Lenin, co-starring Bhagyashri Borse, Pramod Panju, Sivaji, Easwari Rao and others, minted Rs 100 Cr at the box office (as per Sithara Entertainments and Annapurna Studios). The period romantic action drama, which comes with a twist, has music by S Thaman. Murali Kishor A of Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha wielded the megaphone.
What is Lenin about? In Chittoor district, the village of Bharatham Mitta's identity is bound to the annual grand festival honoring Goddess Draupadi. Jayamma's family has long held unchallenged authority over the festival's rites, a legacy that draws constant envy and intrigue from a rival faction led by the local MLA, determined to seize control. Lenin, an orphan taken in by Jayamma's family, is raised alongside her son Vasanth. Lenin grows into his most devoted friend. That loyalty is tested when Lenin falls in love with Bharathi, a girl from the same village. This is when fate and family politics intertwine to deliver a series of blows.
Meanwhile, Telugu ZEE5 has been on a roll. As per a statement by the OTT platform, its "ever-expanding library" now features blockbuster movies, acclaimed originals, and beloved local entertainment. "We are also becoming a premier hub for high-quality regional programming. Viewers can explore a wide variety of genres, ranging from lighthearted family entertainers to high-stakes action dramas," they added.
