BhagyaShri Borse in Royal Blue Banarasi Saree at Lenin Pre-Release Event

BhagyaShri Borse arrived at the grand pre-release event of the highly anticipated Telugu film “Lenin” — held in Tirupati in the presence of Akkineni Nagarjuna, Akhil Akkineni, and the entire cast and crew — in a look that matched the event’s scale and energy perfectly. Draped in a stunning royal blue Banarasi silk saree and layered with traditional gold jewellery, she looked every bit the heroine of a mass rural drama, combining timeless traditional elegance with bold, statement-making accessories.

Royal Blue Banarasi Silk with Silver-Gold Zari Saree

BhagyaShri Borse chose a deep royal-indigo blue Banarasi silk saree, woven with elaborate silver and gold zari motifs — large chrysanthemum blooms, peacock feather patterns, and dense floral lattice work — across the pallu and saree body. The rich blue base combined with the metallic zari created a look of almost royal opulence, with every fold of the saree catching the event lighting in a shimmer of gold and silver. The Banarasi silk’s signature lustre gave the fabric a naturally photogenic quality under stage lights, making it one of the most camera-perfect saree choices for a large-scale pre-release event.

Matching Sleeveless Banarasi Blouse

She paired the saree with a matching sleeveless Banarasi blouse in the same royal blue, featuring the same gold and silver zari weave across the shoulders and back — a seamless, co-ordinated look that allowed the saree’s fabric to speak as one unified piece rather than a two-part outfit.

Gold Multi-Chain Arm Jewellery (Vanki)

The most striking and conversation-worthy styling element of this entire look was the layered gold multi-chain arm jewellery worn on both upper arms — sometimes called a vanki or baju bandh — comprising three delicate gold ball-chain strands looped around the bicep area. This kind of upper arm jewellery is rarely seen in contemporary South Indian promotional styling, and BhagyaShri Borse’s choice to incorporate it elevated the look from simply a beautiful saree into something distinctly traditional, classical, and inspired by ancient South Indian court aesthetics. Against the sleeveless blouse and royal blue silk, the arm chains caught the light at every angle and were arguably the most photographed detail of her look at the event.

Jewellery: Polki Choker, Pearl-Chain Earrings, and Maang Tikka

BhagyaShri Borse completed the look with a polki and diamond choker necklace in a delicate multi-stone setting with a small pendant drop, giving the neckline an elegant bridal quality without being too heavy or formal. Her earrings were particularly beautiful — long, layered pearl chain drop earrings with gold jhumka bases, cascading in multiple rows to her jawline, creating a romantic, almost classical dancer-inspired jewellery finish. A gold maang tikka with a small pearl and polki drop adorned her centre parting, pulling the bridal-traditional aesthetic of the jewellery ensemble together perfectly.

About Lenin

Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu (known for Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha), Lenin is a rural political drama starring Akhil Akkineni in the lead role, with BhagyaShri Borse playing the female lead. The film is jointly produced by Akkineni Nagarjuna and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi under Manam Enterprises LLP and Sithara Entertainments, with music composed by S. Thaman. The film is set against the raw, unfiltered landscape of Rayalaseema — a region whose cultural identity, political tensions, and deeply entrenched traditions have served as the backdrop for some of Telugu cinema’s most compelling drama. BhagyaShri Borse stepped into the female lead role after Sreeleela, who was originally attached to the project, stepped away, and has shown real screen presence in her promotional appearances and romantic sequences. The supporting ensemble includes Sunil, Sivaji, Brahmaji, and Easwari Rao in key roles. At the pre-release event held in Tirupati, producer Naga Vamsi expressed strong confidence in the film, stating that audiences would be stunned by both the interval block and the final 40 minutes. ZEE Network has acquired both the digital streaming and satellite television rights — after its theatrical run Lenin will premiere on ZEE5, with television premieres on ZEE Telugu and ZEE Cinemalu. Lenin releases worldwide in theatres on July 10, 2026.