On the occasion of Akhil Akkineni's birthday today, the makers of his upcoming film Lenin have released the glimpse video. It was M9 News that revealed the title and other details of this Project several months ago First on Net.
This glimpse is aimed at establishing the visual tone of the film and the appearance of Akhil in a raw and rugged avatar.
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Akhil has undergone a makeover of sorts to play what appears to be a raw and rustic role. Appears to have trained himself in Chittoor slang as well.
Akhil was mostly seen in urban roles and related appearance of his career, so it is fresh to see him in such a raw avatar here. The makeover and dialect are all new to Akhil.
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Female lead Sreeleela is also seen in a traditional Telugu village belle look. The final shot shows Akhil and Leela together. They look appeasing.
The film is directed by Kishore Abburu of Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha fame. A lot of emphasis is placed on Akhil's makeover this time and it has to be seen if this changeover will mean a change in fortunes for him.