Lenin Joins Fidaa and Sita Ramam's League
The success of Lenin is not only because of its hero, action scenes or emotional story.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 14 July 2026 11:09 AM ISTThe success of Lenin is not only because of its hero, action scenes or emotional story. One of the biggest reasons behind the film's success is the way the heroine's character was written. Bhagyashri Borse received a lot of appreciation because her role had real importance in the story.
In many commercial films, heroines are often given very little to do. They appear in songs, a few romantic scenes and then disappear from the main story. Because of this, many talented actresses do not get a chance to show their acting skills.
Lenin, like few of the other films in Tollywood, changed that idea. Director Murali Kishor Abburu gave Bhagyashri Borse a strong and meaningful character. She was not included just for glamour. Her role helped move the story forward and had a clear purpose from beginning to end.
The emotional scenes involving her character connected well with the audience. She shared equal responsibility in carrying the story, and this made viewers care about her journey. Her performance also became more effective because the character was written with care.
Another interesting point is that Bhagyashri Borse was not from a long list of blockbuster films. Even then, the director trusted her with an important role. That confidence paid off, as her performance is now being praised by both audiences and critics.
The success of Lenin once again proves that a heroine's role can make a big difference to a film. When writers create strong female characters, the entire story becomes richer and more emotional. A good heroine's role is not just an added attraction. It can become one of the biggest strengths of a movie.
Earlier, films like Anand, Fidaa Mahanati and Sita Ramam showed how powerful female characters can leave a lasting impact. Now, Lenin has joined that list by proving that commercial entertainers can also give heroines meaningful roles.
Hopefully, more Telugu filmmakers will take inspiration from Lenin. Instead of limiting heroines to songs and glamorous scenes, they should create characters with depth, emotions and purpose. When a heroine is given a well-written role, everyone benefits—the actress gets a chance to perform, the audience enjoys a better story, and the film becomes more memorable. That is one of the biggest lessons Lenin has given to Tollywood.
