🔥 Trending Item Song Controversy: Thaman Reveals Details About 'Lenin' and Rashmika Mandann

Recent Developments Regarding the Movie 'Lenin' and Item Songs

Akhil Akkineni's latest film, 'Lenin,' directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, has emerged as a significant comeback for the actor, receiving positive audience response ¹²⁴. The movie features Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead ¹².

Item Song Plans and Approached Actresses

Recently, music director Thaman revealed in an interview that the makers of 'Lenin' had initially planned an item song for the film ². For this special song, several prominent actresses were considered or approached:

• Rashmika Mandanna ¹²
• Pooja Hegde ¹²
• Sreeleela ²
• Malavika Mohanan ²

However, details regarding whether these actresses accepted or declined the offer, or if the item song ultimately made it into the final cut of the film, are not explicitly stated in the available sources. The news primarily focuses on the initial planning and the actresses who were approached ¹².

Box Office Performance and Actor's Comeback

'Lenin' has shown a steady performance at the box office. After two weeks in theaters, the film continued its run, though collections saw a decline on its third Friday, dropping by 18.2% ³. By its 16th day, the film's worldwide gross had reached ₹65.52 crore ⁸.

This success is particularly notable for Akhil Akkineni, as it marks a much-needed hit following the failure of his previous film, 'Agent' ²⁴⁷. Akkineni openly admitted that he knew 'Agent' would flop and felt pressure to recover money for its producer ⁴⁷. The positive reception of 'Lenin' has been described as a strong comeback for the actor ⁴⁷. Even Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Akkineni's former sister-in-law, publicly cheered for the film's release, praising its "blockbuster vibes" ⁶.