Lenin

"Akhil Akkineni shines in this intense rural drama inspired by the Mahabharata, set against a village's annual jatara."

"Not without its flaws, but the performances and engaging twists make it a worthwhile watch."

"Its ambition and strong moments are undercut by weak character groundwork and shock-driven twists. Akhil Akkineni's film confuses a good story with a good movie."

"The film falters at its core: the love story never quite makes the audience root wholeheartedly for its characters. The story had immense potential to build on love and pathos, which it does not fully achieve. Ultimately, however, the blood-soaked saga grows tiresome in its reliance on the epics to do the heavy lifting."