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Rumors about the postponement of Peddi have once again picked up on social media, with the makers maintaining silence so far. This uncertainty has created a sense of doubt within the industry about whether the film will actually hit screens on April 30, prompting other filmmakers to keep their release plans flexible.

Amid this confusion, the team of Lenin, starring Akhil Akkineni, announced that they will not release the film on May 1 as initially planned. They described this decision as a gesture of goodwill towards Peddi, also mentioning the friendship between Akhil Akkineni and Ram Charan as a factor behind the move. The makers have now locked June 26 as the new release date.

Interestingly, producer Naga Vamsi is among the few who have openly stated that Peddi is still on track for April 30. However, his stance has drawn criticism online, especially amid ongoing speculation about a possible delay.

Some social media users believe that Lenin might have actually been postponed due to production delays, and that the “goodwill” narrative is being used to gain favor with Mega fans. According to this argument, if Peddi eventually gets postponed, Lenin would benefit from additional time for promotions. If goodwill was truly the only reason, critics argue, the film should have stuck to its original May 1 release.

Lenin is a crucial project for Akhil Akkineni. Despite being in the industry for over a decade, he has appeared in only a handful of films and is yet to score a solid commercial success. With backing from Annapurna Studios, the actor is pinning high hopes on this film to turn things around in his career.