Fresh off the blockbuster success of Lenin, actor Akhil Akkineni appeared alongside co-star Bhagyashri Borse on Zee Telugu’s popular reality show Drama Juniors Season 9. Hosted by Sudigali Sudheer, the episode featured fun interactions, cricket-themed games, and several candid moments from the young actor.
Akhil, who has finally tasted major box-office success after years of waiting, thanked everyone who believed in him. Speaking about Lenin, he said, “The film has answered everyone who kept faith in me all these years.”
Akhil Hints at Film with Anil Ravipudi
During the show, director Anil Ravipudi, one of the judges of Drama Juniors Season 9, recalled how Akhil created a sensation as a child with Sisindri. Responding with a smile, Akhil said, “We should do a film together for next Sankranti.” Anil immediately agreed, raising both hands in approval, delighting the audience.
‘Ram Charan Is My Heartbeat’
One of the biggest highlights of the episode came when Ram Charan’s Peddi poster was shown on stage. Akhil instantly responded by saying, “RC is my heartbeat,” expressing his admiration for the global star.
When Samantha’s Maa Inti Bangaram poster appeared, Akhil praised the actress for portraying strong female power through the film.
Emotional About ‘Lenin’ Success
The episode also revisited the emotional moment from the Lenin success celebrations, where Akhil and his father Nagarjuna shared an emotional hug.
Speaking about that moment, Akhil said that the struggles were not his alone and that his family had also experienced the pain over the years. He added that the emotions came naturally after finally achieving a long-awaited blockbuster.
With Lenin turning into a major success and Akhil’s comments about working with Anil Ravipudi, fans are now eagerly waiting to see whether the exciting Sankranti collaboration becomes a reality.
