"I Won't Raise My Collar": Akhil

Actor Akhil Akkineni became emotional while speaking at the blockbuster celebration event of Lenin in Guntur. The movie, starring Akhil and Bhagya Shree Borse, has become a big success at the box office. During the event, Akhil thanked everyone who supported him during his long journey in the film industry.

Akhil first thanked director Nandu for believing in him. He said that the film started with Nandu's story and that he immediately wanted to do the movie after hearing the script. He shared that the director trusted him completely, and because of that, he got the chance to play Lenin.

Akhil also thanked Jr NTR for giving the voice-over for the film. He said, "Brother NTR came like a tiger with just one phone call. His powerful voice gave our film a great beginning. I think I have made him proud, and I thank him for supporting us."

The actor appreciated every technician who worked on the movie. He thanked cinematographer Leon Britto, editor Naveen Nooli, music director Thaman, the fight masters, dance choreographers, and lyric writers for their hard work. Akhil said that everyone gave their best to make Lenin a memorable film.

Speaking about his personal life, Akhil became emotional while thanking his wife Zainab. He said, "My beautiful wife Zainab stood strongly behind me whenever I felt low during the last three years. She supported me in every difficult moment."

He also shared heartfelt words about his father Nagarjuna. Akhil said, "My father never showed disappointment even during my failures. He always stood by me as my guide, mentor, and best friend. He carried this film on his shoulders because he wanted to see Akkineni fans celebrate again."

Finally, Akhil thanked his fans for believing in him throughout his career. He promised that he would continue working hard without becoming overconfident. He said, "I will not raise my collar. I will not shout or celebrate loudly. From here, my real journey starts. I will fight my battles calmly and peacefully. I promise to live up to the trust of my fans and the audience."