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family star review: రివ్యూ: ఫ్యామిలీస్టార్‌.. విజయ్‌ దేవరకొండ ఖాతాలో హిట్‌ పడిందా?

Family Star Review: విజయ్‌ దేవరకొండ, మృణాళ్‌ ఠాకూర్‌ కీలక పాత్రల్లో నటించిన ‘ఫ్యామిలీస్టార్‌’ ఎలా ఉందంటే?

Family Star Review; చిత్రం: ఫ్యామిలీస్టార్‌; నటీనటులు: విజయ్‌ దేవరకొండ, మృణాళ్‌ ఠాకూర్‌ తదితరులు; సంగీతం: గోపీ సుందర్‌; ఎడిటింగ్‌: మార్తాండ్‌ కె వెంకటేష్‌; సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ: కేయూ మోహనన్‌; నిర్మాత: దిల్‌రాజు, శిరీష్‌; దర్శకత్వం: పరశురామ్‌; విడుదల: 05-04-2024

‘గీత గోవిందం’తో ఘ‌న విజ‌యాన్ని అందుకున్న విజ‌య్ దేవ‌ర‌కొండ  - ప‌ర‌శురామ్ క‌ల‌యిక‌లో రూపొందిన సినిమా ‘ఫ్యామిలీస్టార్‌’.  అగ్ర నిర్మాణ సంస్థ శ్రీ వెంక‌టేశ్వ‌ర క్రియేష‌న్స్  నిర్మించింది. మంచి కాంబినేషన్‌, భారీ అంచ‌నాలు, దీటైన ప్ర‌చారంతో ప్రేక్ష‌కుల ముందుకొచ్చిన ఈ చిత్రం ఎలా ఉంది? విజయ్‌ ఖాతాలో హిట్‌ పడిందా?

క‌థేంటంటే: గోవ‌ర్ధ‌న్ (విజ‌య్ దేవ‌ర‌కొండ‌) మ‌ధ్య త‌ర‌గ‌తి యువ‌కుడు. కుటుంబం అంటే ప్రాణం. సివిల్ ఇంజినీర్‌గా ఎక్కువ సంపాదించే అవ‌కాశం ఉన్నా కుటుంబానికి దూరంగా వెళ్ల‌డం ఇష్టం లేక హైద‌రాబాద్‌లోనే ప‌నిచేస్తుంటాడు. మ‌ద్యానికి బానిసైన పెద్ద‌న్న‌య్య‌, ఇంకా జీవితంలో స్థిర‌ప‌డే ద‌శ‌లోనే ఉన్న చిన్న‌న్న‌య్య‌. వాళ్ల కుటుంబాల మంచీ చెడుల్ని చూస్తూ చాలీ చాల‌ని జీతంతో నెట్టుకొస్తున్న అతడి జీవితంలోకి ఇందు (మృణాల్ ఠాకూర్‌) వ‌స్తుంది. వ‌చ్చీ రాగానే అత‌ని కుటుంబాన్నీ అర్థం చేసుకుని వాళ్ల‌తో క‌లిసిపోతుంది. ఇద్ద‌రూ ప్రేమ‌లో ప‌డిపోతారు. ఇంత‌లో ఊహించ‌ని విధంగా ఇందు రాసిన ఓ పుస్తకం గోవ‌ర్ధ‌న్ చేతికందుతుంది. (Family Star Review) ఇంత‌కీ ఆ పుస్త‌కంలో ఏం ఉంది? అది ఆ ఇద్ద‌రి మ‌ధ్య ప్రేమ‌ని ఎలా ప్ర‌భావితం చేసింది?అస‌లు ఇందు ఎవ‌రు? గోవ‌ర్ధ‌న్ జీవితంలోకి ఎలా వ‌చ్చింది? అత‌ను  మ‌ధ్య త‌ర‌గ‌తి కుటుంబ క‌ష్టాల నుంచి గట్టెక్కాడా లేదా?  త‌దిత‌ర విష‌యాల్ని తెర‌పై చూడాల్సిందే.

ఎలా ఉందంటే: త‌న కుటుంబాన్ని... త‌న జీవితంలోకి వ‌చ్చిన ఓ అమ్మాయినీ ప్రాణంగా ప్రేమించిన ఓ యువ‌కుడి క‌థే ఈ చిత్రం. కుటుంబం కోసం ఎంత దూర‌మైనా వెళ్లే ఆ యువ‌కుడు.. అదే స్థాయిలో త‌న కుటుంబాన్ని, త‌న మ‌న‌స్త‌త్వాన్ని అర్థం చేసుకున్న ఓ అమ్మాయి కోసం ఏం చేశాడు? మ‌ధ్య‌లో వ‌చ్చిన అపార్థాలు ఎలాంటి సంఘ‌ర్ష‌ణ‌కి కార‌ణ‌మ‌య్యాయ‌న్న‌ది ఈ సినిమాలో కీల‌కం. ‘ఐ ల‌వ్ యూ’ అనే మాట ఓ వ్య‌క్తికి చెప్పేది కాదు, ఓ కుటుంబానికి చెప్పేది అంటూ మ‌న కుటుంబ వ్య‌వ‌స్థ బ‌లాన్ని ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు ఈ క‌థ‌తో చాటి చెప్పే ప్ర‌య‌త్నం చేశాడు. క‌థప‌రంగా చూస్తే చిన్న అంశ‌మే. ఓ బ‌ల‌మైన సినిమాకి, అంచ‌నాలున్న సినిమాకి కావాల్సిన స‌రకు, సంఘ‌ర్ష‌ణ అందులో క‌నిపించ‌వు. కానీ, కొద్దిమంది ద‌ర్శ‌కులు క‌థ‌నం, మాట‌ల‌తోనే మేజిక్ చేస్తుంటారు. ప‌ర‌శురామ్‌లోనూ అలాంటి ర‌చ‌యిత ఉన్నాడ‌ని ఆయ‌న సినిమాలు చాటి చెప్పాయి. అయితే ఈ సినిమా విష‌యానికొచ్చేస‌రికి  క‌థ‌నం ప‌రంగానూ ఆయ‌న చేసిన క‌స‌ర‌త్తులు చాల‌లేదు. (Family Star Review telugu) ఘ‌న విజ‌యం సాధించిన ‘గీత గోవిందం’ త‌ర్వాత ఆ క‌ల‌యిక‌లో వ‌స్తున్న సినిమా ఇది. ప్ర‌త్యేక‌మైన  అంచ‌నాల‌తో ప్రేక్ష‌కుడు థియేట‌ర్‌కి వ‌స్తాడు. అయితే అటు హాస్యంప‌రంగా కానీ, ఇటు క‌థ‌, క‌థ‌నాల ప‌రంగా కానీ  ఏ ద‌శ‌లోనూ ఆ అంచ‌నాల్ని అందుకోలేదు ఈ చిత్రం.

మ‌ధ్య త‌ర‌గ‌తి యువ‌కుడిగా విజ‌య్ దేవ‌ర‌కొండ చేసే విన్యాసాలతో క‌థ మొద‌ల‌వుతుంది. ఇంట్లోనూ, బ‌య‌టా పొదుపు కోసం క‌థానాయ‌కుడు ప‌డే పాట్ల‌తో స‌న్నివేశాలు సాగిపోతుంటాయి. అవి సాగుతున్న‌ట్టే ఉంటాయి త‌ప్ప పెద్ద‌గా ప్ర‌భావం చూపించ‌వు. వాస్తు ప్ర‌కారం సాగే ఫైట్ కాస్త కొత్త‌గా ఉంటుంది. ఇందు పాత్ర రాక త‌ర్వాత కూడా స‌న్నివేశాలు పెద్ద‌గా పండ‌లేదు. విరామానికి ముందు వ‌చ్చే స‌న్నివేశాలే సినిమాని కాస్త ఆస‌క్తికరంగా మార్చాయి. అక్క‌డ మ‌లుపు ఊహించేదే అయినా, ద్వితీయార్ధంపై అంచ‌నాలు పెంచుతాయి.  అమెరికా నేప‌థ్యంలో సాగే ద్వితీయార్ధంలోని  చాలా స‌న్నివేశాలు బోర్ కొట్టిస్తాయి. ఇందు థీసిస్ ప్ర‌సంగం, ఆ నేప‌థ్యంలో స‌న్నివేశాలు ప‌ర్వాలేద‌నిపించినా, ప‌తాక స‌న్నివేశాలు  సాధార‌ణంగానే అనిపిస్తాయి. (Family Star Review) అక్క‌డ‌క్క‌డా కొంత సంఘ‌ర్ష‌ణ‌, కొన్ని మాట‌లు,  విజ‌య్ దేవ‌ర‌కొండ - మృణాల్ ఠాకూర్ జోడీ మిన‌హా సినిమా పెద్ద‌గా ప్ర‌భావం చూపించ‌దు.

ఎవ‌రెలా చేశారంటే: విజ‌య్ దేవ‌రకొండ ( Vijay Deverakonda ) మ‌ధ్య త‌ర‌గ‌తి యువ‌కుడైన గోవ‌ర్ధ‌న్ పాత్ర‌లో ఒదిగిపోయాడు.  పాత్ర‌కి త‌గ్గ‌ట్టుగా క‌నిపిస్తూనే,  స్టైలిష్‌గా త‌న మార్క్‌ని ప్ర‌ద‌ర్శించాడు. మృణాల్ పాత్ర కూడా మెప్పిస్తుంది. ఇందు పాత్ర‌లో ప్ర‌థ‌మార్ధంలో న‌వ్వుతూ న‌వ్విస్తూ అందంగా క‌నిపించింది. సెకండాఫ్‌లో ఆమె పాత్ర చుట్టూ పండిన భావోద్వేగాలు సినిమాకి కీల‌కం. విజ‌య్‌, మృణాల్  ఇద్ద‌రి జోడీ బాగుంది.  రోహిణి హ‌ట్టంగ‌డి పోషించిన బామ్మ పాత్ర  మిన‌హా మిగిలిన పాత్ర‌లేవీ బ‌లంగా లేవు. జ‌గ‌ప‌తిబాబు, వెన్నెల కిశోర్‌, ప్ర‌భాస్ శ్రీను త‌దిత‌రులంతా అల‌వాటైన పాత్ర‌ల్లో అక్క‌డ‌క్క‌డా క‌నిపించి వెళ్లిపోతుంటారు. మ‌రో క‌థానాయిక దివ్యాంశ కౌశిక్  కాసేపు క‌నిపించి ఆ త‌ర్వాత ఆ పాత్ర జాడే ఉండ‌దు. ప‌తాక స‌న్నివేశాలతో విల‌న్ వ‌చ్చినా, పెళ్లికొచ్చిన అతిథుల్లో ఒక‌రిలాగే ఆ పాత్ర మిగిలిపోతుంది త‌ప్ప ప్ర‌భావం చూపించ‌లేదు.

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గమనిక: ఈనాడు.నెట్‌లో కనిపించే వ్యాపార ప్రకటనలు వివిధ దేశాల్లోని వ్యాపారస్తులు, సంస్థల నుంచి వస్తాయి. కొన్ని ప్రకటనలు పాఠకుల అభిరుచిననుసరించి కృత్రిమ మేధస్సుతో పంపబడతాయి. పాఠకులు తగిన జాగ్రత్త వహించి, ఉత్పత్తులు లేదా సేవల గురించి సముచిత విచారణ చేసి కొనుగోలు చేయాలి. ఆయా ఉత్పత్తులు / సేవల నాణ్యత లేదా లోపాలకు ఈనాడు యాజమాన్యం బాధ్యత వహించదు. ఈ విషయంలో ఉత్తర ప్రత్యుత్తరాలకి తావు లేదు.

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‘Family Star’ movie review: Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur cannot salvage this incoherent muddle

Director parasuram petla’s telugu film ‘family star’, starring vijay deverakonda and mrunal thakur, is an incoherent chaos that is neither interesting nor entertaining.

April 05, 2024 03:05 pm | Updated 05:47 pm IST

Vijay Deverakonda in ‘Family Star’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Towards the intermission of the Telugu film Family Star , when a crucial twist is revealed, the protagonist Govardhan (Vijay Deverakonda) walks away, slowly realising the magnitude of what has just unfolded. He rolls his eyes, shrugs his shoulders and tries to walk with his swagger intact, letting reality sink in. A similar reaction and emotion might describe how this reviewer felt at different times of the film, trying to decipher what exactly the film’s director Parasuram Petla , who has co-written the film with Vasu Varma, intended to convey. The second collaboration of Parasuram and Vijay Deverakonda, years after Geetha Govindam , starring Mrunal Thakur as the female lead, is neither interesting nor entertaining.

True to its title, in the first hour, the narrative depicts how Govardhan, a middle-class family man who shoulders responsibilities, is a star who wears his attitude on his sleeve. He might be heavily budgeting his household expenses (he makes gossamer-thin dosas to make the batter last longer!) that includes his grandmother (Rohini Hattangadi), two brothers, sisters-in-law and their children. He considers his responsibilities as his duty rather than a burden. And, he is no pushover. He can flex his muscles and bend iron if needed; the #AiraneVanchalaEnti episode is designed to cater to the star playing the middle-class man. All these small things, one hopes, will eventually add up to the masala family entertainer.

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However, several questions arise as the film unfolds. Some of them, like his sour relationship with his older brother, are answered eventually, though superficially. It doesn’t help that except for Govardhan, the other family members have little room to make any impression. 

The initial interactions between Govardhan, his family and their new tenant Indu (Mrunal Thakur), supposedly a student at the University of Hyderabad, provide some fun. Each time she calls Govardhan ‘yevandi’, something flutters in him. But the romance, even till the end, is never explored convincingly enough to make us root for them. 

Mrunal Thakur and Vijay Deverakonda in ‘Family Star’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

As the scene shifts to the US, the film completely slips into a zone where anything goes in the name of a plot. There is no reason why Indu, a CEO of a leading infrastructure company, does an anthropological thesis on a middle-class man. The differences in strata between Govardhan and Indu, with his aspiration to raise the standard of living for his family while not letting go of his egoistic nature, and she quietly asserting herself while also wallowing in guilt, are also not explored well. All we get are a series of patchily-written incidents.

Every now and then, the underlying aggression in Govardhan’s character is leveraged to underline Vijay Deverakonda’s image as a regular guy who can turn volatile. When he remarks that everyone is judgemental or has a philosophy, it nearly breaks the fourth wall. 

Throughout the 2 hour 35 minute runtime, the film presents several dialogues about middle-class lives and aspirations, the struggle for recognition in corporate settings and the concept of middle-class superstars. However, these points lack a cohesive narrative to anchor them.

When the writing remains muddled, there is nothing the actors can do to salvage the material. Vijay Deverakonda remains charming and energetic, but this film does not tap into his acting potential. Mrunal is saddled with a sketchily written character and after Sita Ramam and Hi Nanna , the romance in this film is rather pale. Several others, including Divyansha Kaushik, Rohini Hattangadi and Vasuki, have nothing to do. The usually resourceful Vennela Kishore is cast in a role that can be described as decent but nothing memorable.

Family Star does no justice to the family quotient or the star material. It is an interesting idea to raise a toast to the star of every middle-class family but that idea is lost in a film that gets progressively boring and tests your patience. The family audience deserve better.

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Family Drama Movie Review: A delectable dark comedy

Rating: ( 3.5 / 5).

Morality is a tough nut to crack. When overdone, the story feels preachy, and when under-explored, the film feels insensitive. Here’s Family Drama that doesn’t spend a moment pondering on the ‘correctness’ of the story, with the storyteller not also justifying the morbid actions of its miscreant characters. The situations the writing puts these characters in are dark, and yet, the mood is wickedly humorous. This balance, or should I say, this battle of tone, makes Family Drama , written by Shanmukha Prashant and Meher Tej, a thoroughly compelling film.

Directed by: Meher Tej

Starring: Suhas, Teja Kasarapu, Pooja Kiran, Anusha Nuthula

Streaming on: SonyLIV

The title is fitting, for the crooked dynamics of a family are central to this grotesque premise. When the stringent patriarch of the family threatens to oust his younger, unemployed son, Laxman (Teja Kasarapu) and his new wife, Yamini (Pooja Kiran), were he to fail to procure a job, the son has to come up with an idea to keep a roof over his head. With advice and help from his elder visibly wicked, stoner stepbrother, Rama ( Suhas ), Lakshman convinces his mother, who has been bearing the brunt of an abusive marriage, to poison the father into having him be paralysed forever. The father gets stripped of his motor actions and authority, but this is just the beginning of the film. This morbid opening serves as a preamble to this dark comedy and giving out anything more about the plot would hinder the viewing experience because this film is all about unpleasant surprises and hilarious violence. 

The film has only six major characters and that helps keep the narrative tight. The need for secrecy and the threat of divulgence with horrifying ramifications, lingers even in the simplest conversations. In fact, much of the screenplay is about these characters trying to share their secrets despite knowing that doing so poses danger. When a film succeeds in creating tension out of the smallest actions, you can see it’s a product of effective writing. Barring Yamini and Rama’s wife Mahati (Anusha Nuthula), the outsiders, the rest of this family—the father, mother, and the two sons—are all bad people. Some are frightfully evil, the others, simply flawed. ALSO READ||Heads and Tales Movie Review: A light-hearted drama that plays to its strengths

I liked that the film blurs moral barriers. Throats are slit, innocents are murdered, and even the father’s helplessness is mocked. In fact, some of the funniest moments in the film have the father helplessly gnaw at the chaos unfolding in front of his eyes. The scene where Rama mocks his father’s ailment is, of course, insensitive, but watched in the context of this film, it makes you laugh. So is the scene where an uninvited guest finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time towards the film’s ending. You know that a cruel death is imminent, and the scene has an eerie vibe to it, but the idea itself is so outrageous and silly that you can't help but buy it. 

Most of the film’s likeableness emanates from the presence and performance of Suhas, who is terrific in handling the unpredictability and volatility of his character. Backed by great writing, the Colour Photo -actor makes you root for a callous character. He can get cloying and yet be menacing. A shot where he appears in the darkness just after the characters make a discovery sends a chill down the spine. Is this film loud in places? Sure, but that’s how Suhas’ character is, and he sells it. Even when he is not on the screen, you are seeking him potentially eavesdropping on others. I wish I could praise the other actors as much, but they are functional at best. Teja Kasarapu as Lakshman is perhaps the weakest link in this film. Pooja Kiran and Anusha Nuthula, too, seem to merely exist in this madhouse. I liked though that all these characters get closure.

It’s rarely that you get a simple, contained, innovative Family Drama , and when it manages to double up as a dark comedy as well, it’s more than you can bargain for.

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Family Star review: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur’s family drama tests your patience

Family star review: parasuram petla’s vijay deverakonda, mrunal thakur-starrer defies logic in a plot that’s already wafer-thin..

Family Star review: When it was announced that Vijay Deverakonda was teaming up with director Parasuram Petla for the second time, many hoped they would recreate the magic of Geetha Govindam (2018). That film had its own issues, but Family Star struggles to make a mark or even entertain. The Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur-starrer tests your patience, with things only going downhill as the film progresses. (Also Read: Vijay Deverakonda calls his father his Family Star; shares unseen old pictures: ‘You are my strength, my hero’ )

Family Star story

Govardhan Rao ( Vijay ) carries a lot of responsibilities on his shoulders. He might have two older brothers (Raja Chembolu, Ravi Prakash) and a grandmother (Rohini Hattangadi) but he takes it upon himself to run the family, despite being the youngest. He is careful with the family’s finances, constantly reiterating how many kashtalu (problems) he has. When Indu (Mrunal) rents a portion of his home, she changes his life in more ways than one.

Family Star review

The plot of Family Star is so wafer-thin; you can see through it like one of the CGI dosas Govardhan makes for his nieces and nephews early on in the film. But even within the realm of what it is, Parasuram’s film defies logic, making it difficult to sit through. Even worse, it almost feels like Family Star was written by someone who doesn’t know what living a middle-class life is like, making the whole attempt feel caricaturish.

The biggest issue Family Star suffers from is a lack of emotional depth. Everything in the film feels superficial. You don’t feel anything for the lead characters, let alone the supporting ones, with no proper explanation for their motivations.

The supposedly responsible Govardhan often lets out his inner man-child, yet you never understand why those around him put up with any of it. Indu also hides something from Govardhan, but the big reveals (yes, plural) involving her character, come across as plain silly. And the less said about the friction between Govardhan and one of his brothers, the better.

The chemistry

While the core point of Family Star is Govardhan’s pursuit of giving his family a better life, a lot of the film also hinges on his love for Indu and vice-versa. And yet, Vijay and Mrunal hardly have any chemistry, except in a few scenes. That’s not their fault though because Parasuram doesn’t give them space to breathe or a chance to flourish. 

He instead chooses to focus on scenes that are meant to be funny, but the jokes don’t really land. There’s an unnecessary scene where Govardhan is mistaken for a prostitute which is played for gags, but all it does is make you cringe. So does his behaviour at the work place. This is why it’s ironic that the infamous ‘iron ee vanchala enti’ (do I need to bend the iron) fight scene unintentionally make you laugh.

Vijay and Mrunal

The only thing Family Star has going for it is Vijay and Mrunal ’s performances. Have we seen better performances from Vijay? Sure. But he’s earnest in playing Govardhan. So much so, that the character’s idiosyncrasies get on your nerves because he plays them so well. He stands out in the film's few emotional scenes, where his character is allowed to feel the hurt, instead of just anger. 

Mrunal looks stunning as Indu and tries to give her best, but her lip-sync is so off in the film, that it distracts you from her performance. She gets an emotional monologue at the end, but all you can see is how the words don’t match her lip movement.

In conclusion

Family Star could’ve been a simple, earnest film about a man taking up the responsibility of a massive family and finding love. We could’ve also gotten a film where the protagonist is content with his circumstances till he’s forced to face reality. Instead, you get a film that feels stretched, filled with ridiculous plot points and speeches that make you feel like you're in a time warp. Overall, it’s a shame that Vijay, Mrunal and a cast featuring names like Rohini, Jagapathi Babu, Vasuki and Abhinaya were wasted in a film as middling as this one.

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The Family Star review: It is impossible to bailout this poorly-conceived family drama with Vijay Deverakonda’s unusually cool presence

Director Parasuram Petla shows Vijay Deverakonda as a responsible family man Govardhan who would die for his family.

Published:Apr 05, 2024

Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur in a still from 'The Family Star'. (X)

The Family Star (Telugu)

• Main Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, Rohini Hattangadi, Vennela Kishore
• Director: Parasuram Petla
• Producer: Dil Raju
• Cinematography: KU Mohanan

If you’re a fan of Vijay Deverakonda, you will never get tired of watching him playing silly characters — be it a corporate professional, a romantic hubby, or a family man.

And the role Govardhan that he played in The Family Star is something you will never want him to play again.

Govardhan is not the usual youngster you often see in your neighbourhood because his boy-next-door appeal is somewhat tweaked to suit the theme of the story.

He is more a family man than a romantic boyfriend — bogged down by too many responsibilities, his pocket is too tight to impress a girlfriend. He has his grandmother (Rohini Hattangadi), two elder brothers (an unemployed, drunkard Ravi Prakash and Raja Chembolu), sisters-in-law (Vasuki and Abhinaya), and their five kids to take care of.

Goverdhan prioritises every penny of his pay according to the requirements of his middle-class family. Here’s when a rich Central University student named Indu (Mrunal Thakur) enters his life.

What conflict arises when a typical middle-class man like Govardhan tries to forge a relationship with a girl from a rich family?— is the story.

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‘The Family Star’ is a romantic drama. (X)

This family drama, boasting a responsible protagonist, is unimaginably slow-paced in the entire first half.

Director Parasuram Petla shows Vijay Deverakonda as a responsible family man who would die for his family. The protagonist has a distinct personality with a set goal.

The story has a unique perspective, family dynamics, and a conflict that a story requires.

The film fails to convincingly establish the central conflict or tension that drives the drama forward — the soar relationship between Vijay Deverakonda and his brother Ravi Prakash.

Also, there is no proper reason why Ravi Prakash becomes quite normal after slapping Vijay in a scene!

But what makes the first half bearable is Vijay’s screen presence.

Mrunal’s introduction adds a feel-good factor to the already boring story. However, the interval scene of the quarrelling pair keeps the audience hooked to the screens.

The second half shifts to the US. Here is where director Parasuram must regret not posing a few fundamental questions himself about what makes The Family Star a compelling watch.

Of course, it’s not the picturesque locations of the US that make audiences sit for another hour.

You could expect Parasuram to make the character Govardhan undergo a slight change. But to the contrary, the protagonist becomes more cranky and cringe when he lands in the US. He is unmindful of the fact that it could cost him his job!

The characters of the lead pair have clear arcs, however, with poor writing. Some scenes depicting Govardhan as a successful man finishing his project in the US are poorly conceived.

Even in a scene in the first half, a corporate professional like Govardhan thrashing baddies black and blue does not make sense. Why would a cool, responsible family man fight a street thug for a property settlement?

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Vijay deverakonda, a visual treat for his fans.

Parusuram directorial ‘The Family Star’. (X)

Vijay Deverakonda, as Govardhan, is unusually cool. The perfection he brings in every frame is simply eye-pleasing for his fans.

Mrunal Thakur, as Indu from a rich business family, is appreciable. But for most of the second half, she remains mute.

Other actors, including Ravi Prakash, Vasuki, Rohini Hattangadi, and Ajay Gosh are good but have nothing to do.

Another disappointing aspect of The Family Star is its music scored by Gopi Sundar. The music does not stick with the audience long after you leave the theatre.

Of the three songs, “ Kalyani Vacha Vacha” is the only song closely associated with the fans. But it comes five minutes before the end credits, thus disconnecting with the flow.

KU Mohanan’s cinematography is good.

The editing part by Marthand K Venkatesh should have been good, at least for films which constantly fall back after every scene.

Also Read:  Vijay-Mrunal steal the show at ‘The Family Star’ pre-release event

Banking solely on Vijay Deverakonda’s screen presence, this family drama is an attempt to mint money. It lacks an honest motive to tell a compelling drama as promised by producer Dil Raju.

(Views expressed here are personal.)

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Suhas' Family Drama directed by Meher Tej is streaming on Sony LIV OTT. Let us see what Family Drama offered to viewers.

Story Review

Sadashiva Rao (Sanjay Ratha) earns the reputation of a good person in the office with his colleagues but he gives immense torture to his wife Parvathi (Shruti Meher) and sons Rama (Suhas) and Lakshman (Teja Kasarapu). One son Rama runs away unable to bear his torture. Sadashiva Rao's dictatorial ways force them to take a shocking decision aided and supported by Lakshman's wife Yamini (Pooja Kiran) and Rama's wife Mahati (Anusha Noothula). To the top of it, they are haunted by the mysterious killings in the city by a psychopath in the city. Where this will lead should be found out on screen.

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Director Meher Tej on debut came with a different genre of a crime thriller. Though the narration is slow, he did not deviate from the main point keeping the interest of the viewers intact. He highlighted the family's emotions, feelings and how the relations change conveniently according to the situation to meet their selfish deeds. He dared to be different and portrayed all the characters having one or the other faults and this may come as something surprising to the viewers.

His story is different and the screenplay and direction are to the point. However, with the raw elements, unpredictable nature and narration, and characters changing their intentions in a jiffy may find it difficult for the viewers to connect with. Director made clear that no one is a saint and it is like a devil chanting holy verses.  Director elevated Suhas' character more than the others. but he gave equal importance to all. Dialogues are good. He has taken a good time to get into the story and gave importance to the introduction of characters and their traits. The narration is the slow pace and the real story starts after an hour. During the interval, interest increases but into the second half, once again repetitive scenes and routine elements drag the narration. The climax surprises all but could have been executed in a better manner.

Suhas stole the show showcasing his acting talent. He with his expressions and emotions, dialogue delivery, mannerisms made an impact. Teja Kasarapu as his brother also did well. Pooja Kiran and Anushka Nutula performed well as the female leads. Shruti Meher and Sanjay Ratha though got very few dialogues made a powerful impact. But Shruti at times overdid her part.

Ajay and Sanjay's music is good and they elevated the scenes with their background score taking viewers to another level giving them the thrilling kick. Venkat R Sakhamuri's cinematography is good and gave a realistic feel to the entire story. However, he could have done even better to make an impact. The editing of Rama Krishna Arram is quite good. Production values are good.

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Lack of commercial elements

Violence and gory scenes

Rating Analysis

Meher Tej on debut came with a crime thriller titling it in a different manner as Family Drama. Unlike other psycho thrillers involving psychopaths, he chose a completely different setup and backdrop. He emerged successful for most of the time but showcasing the entire family as villains may not connect chords with the viewers leaving them with a mixed feeling. Considering all these aspects, CJ goes with a 2 rating for Family Drama.

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Vijay Deverakonda's latest movie 'The Family Star' has been released on Friday. The movie has Mrunal Thakur playing the female lead with Jagapathi Babu, Vasuki, Abhinaya, Vennela Kishore and others in the supporting cast.

Gopi Sundar has scored the music, KU Mohanan has handled the cinematography and Marthand K Venkatesh has edited the flick.

Govardhan (played by Vijay Deverakonda) is an architect hailing from humble beginnings, committed to providing for his brothers and their families. The story gets a turning point with the entry of Indu (portrayed by Mrunal Thakur), a student who becomes his tenant. Just when life appears to be on an upward trajectory, Govardhan is blindsided by a startling revelation from Indu.

Who is she, and how does she intertwine with his life? The unravelling of these mysteries is a cinematic experience best savoured on the grand stage.

Review Vijay Deverakonda has done in role well as a middle-class man. Particularly, he shines shining in family-oriented sequences. Mrunal Thakur impresses with her portrayal of Indu, skillfully depicting the character's growth throughout the narrative. The palpable chemistry between the lead pair adds an extra layer of allure to the film.

The songs are meticulously crafted, offering both auditory pleasure and visual splendour on the expansive canvas of the big screen. Furthermore, well-timed comedic moments contribute to the overall delight of the viewing experience. On the flip side, the movie fails to engage the audience as it lacks strong emotional content.

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The songs' placements and weak storyline do not help the cause.

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Venky Reviews: #FamilyStar is an inferior template rom-com family movie that has a few time-pass moments but no real emotional connection nor feel good moments. First half is underwhelming and feels like a serial until the pre-interval. Second half starts on a more fun note but quickly turns uninteresting and preachy. Music is very ineffective. The blockbuster combo of GG disappoints. Below Par! It is high time that VD steps out of his comfort zone and stops doing these monotonous template roles. His performance and character worked very well in GG but in this it feels repetitive and leaves no impact at all.

Parasuram tried to copy the same template structure of GG but fails in recreating the same magic. There is a scene in America where American girls think VD is a prostitute and start attacking him in the middle of Times Square in New York... not sure what Parasuram was thinking when writing scenes like that.

Prashanth Rangaswamy: #TheFamilyStar Interval - simple story , beautiful narration . Easily the best @TheDeverakonda movie in recent times ! Will connect big time with family audience ! Awaiting second half !

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Meher Tej is the writer and director of the 2021 Indian Telugu-language Neo-noir film Family Drama. Mango Mass Media, Noothana Bharathi Films, and Chashma Films are the film’s producers. It debuted on the streaming site SonyLIV on October 29, 2021, and stars Suhas and Teja Kasarapu.

Sanjay Ratha’s character Sadashiva Rao frequently beats his newlywed younger son Lakshman (Teja Kasarapu) and abuses his wife Parvathi (Shruti Meher). Rama (Suhas), Lakshman’s older paternal half-brother, is a serial killer who was exiled from the family due to his unemployment. When Lakshman’s father’s toxic behavior gets too much for him to handle, he conspires with Rama to do something dangerous. The remainder of the film is what happens next.

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On the whole, Sardaar Gabbar Singh will surely go well with all Pawan Kalyan fans. Right from the word go, it is Pawan’s solid screen presence and energetic performance that will bind you completely. Impressive first half and some stylish thrills are basic assets. But a weak story line, lengthy run time and a dragged out second half spoil the fun to an extent and make this film exclusive for fans only.

Though one feels that the film is majorly catered to class audience, it has the capacity to even impress the front benchers because of its universal emotions. Very rarely does one come across such a meaningful film in Telugu which holds your attention with its beautiful narration.

Watch it only if you have nothing else to do as this film has nothing new to offer and ends up as a routine and outdated family drama.

Garam is yet another disappointing attempt from talented hero Aadi. Although his mature performance and a few emotions give a good start, the heroine, direction and screenplay falter at the finish line. A better script selection will surely take Aadi to places in the future. Finally, you can save this one for the small screen.

Whenever Nani picks up a script, you are bound to expect something new. The same happens with Krishnagadi Veera Prema Gadha as the interesting love story is narrated with some good thrilling elements. Nani’s natural performance, breezy first half and good twists are huge assets. Barring the excessive length and certain lags during important scenes, this film ends up as an entertaining watch and will surely be yet another feather in Nani’s cap.

Speedunnodu has an interesting story line which is set well in a rural set up. Bellamkonda Srininvas impresses with his all round skills and does his job pretty well. Interesting twists during the climax and lavish songs are huge assets. Barring a few dull moments during the first half and lack of emotional bond between the friends, this film can be given a shot for its overall package.

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Release date : September 17,2021

123telugu.com Rating : 3/5

Starring:  Nithiin, Nabha Natesh, Tamannaah

Director :  Merlapaka Gandhi

Producer : Sudhakar Reddy, Nikitha Reddy

Music Director :  Mahati Swara Sagar

Cinematography :  J. Yuvaraj

Editor :  S. R. Shekhar

Maestro is a film that many were waiting for eagerly. The film is the official remake of Andha Adhun and is now live on Disney Hotstar. Let’s see how it is.

Arun(Nithin) is a blind man who earns his living by playing the piano in Goa. Impressed by him, a yesteryear actor(Naresh) invites him to perform for his wife Simran(Tamannah) on their wedding anniversary. Arun lands at the star’s house only to get involved in a deadly murder. Who has been killed? What will Arun do now? What’s Simran’s role in all this? and where do Nabha Natesh and Jisshu Sen Gupta feature in this setup? That forms the rest of the story.

Plus Points:

Nithin makes a U-turn from his regular romantic dramas and chooses a role where he gets to perform. Nithin as the blind man suits the character perfectly and does not go overboard. There is no heroism in his role but still, Nithin made sure his body language expresses a lot.

Maestro will surely be a big game-changer for Tamannah as she is amazing in a negative role. Right from her looks to the expressions, Tamannah is top class. Her own voice also suits the negative role. All her scenes with Nithin have been executed so well.

The soul of the film is intact and has not been disturbed by the makers. The backdrop of Goa also suits the theme of the film. Nabha Natesh is neat in her small role and shares good chemistry with Nithin. Racha Ravi and Mangli get good roles and they do well in their given characters.

Minus Points:

Those who have seen the original will surely draw comparisons. Merlapaka Gandhi has directed the film and he has narrated the remake in a faithful manner. But the place where the film drops is the drama quotient. The film originally had gripping drama but the director failed to elevate it in the remake.

Nithin’s role needed more dramatization but he is showcased in a pale and dull manner in tense scenes. The tension he faces in crazy situations has not been elevated properly. If Nithin’s role and thrills would have been showcased in a more interesting manner in the second half, the effect would have been even better.

All the showcased thrills are good but the impact that the original created is missed in the remake. During the climax, the audience is waiting in tension to know the twist and a song breaks out and this drags the ending.

Technical Aspects:

The production values are great as the film has good visuals. The Goan setup and the crime backdrop are elevated well through good camerawork. Music by Mahati Sagar is just about okay but his BGM was classy. The editing is decent and so was the production design. Nithin was also styled well in the film.

Coming to the director Merlapaka Gandhi, he has done a decent job with the remake. He does not experiment much and showcased what was needed. If he would have added more intensity to the drama, things would have been great.

On the whole, Maestro is a faithful remake of Andha Dhun and has interesting thrills. Nithin and Tamannah shoulder the film with their standout performances. All those who have seen the original will surely miss the drama a bit. But those who have not will end up liking this thriller which was some passable suspense elements.

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Vaazhai X Review: "Vaazhai" is a Tamil children's drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Mari Selvaraj. Starring newcomers Ponvel M. and Raghul R. in the lead roles, the film also features Kalaiyarasan and Nikhila Vimal. It was released in theaters on August 23, 2024.

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A twelve-year-old boy named Sivanandhan, along with his mother, sister, and friend, faces life's challenges, with a plantain tree (Vaazhai) playing a central role in their journey.

Production of "Vaazhai" started in November 2022, making it director Mari Selvaraj's fourth feature film following "Paraiyerum Perumal," "Karnan," and "Maamannan." This film marks the third collaboration between Mari Selvaraj and cinematographer Theni Eswar, who previously worked together on "Karnan" and "Maamannan." It is also Nikhila Vimal's debut project with Mari Selvaraj. Filming took place extensively across Tamil Nadu, including locations such as Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli.

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"Vaazhai," directed by Mari Selvaraj, is a children's film featuring child actors Ponvel M and Raghul R in leading roles. The cast also includes Kalaiyarasan, Nikhila Vimal, J. Satish Kumar, Dhivya Duraisamy, Janaki, Priyanka Nair, and Nivedita Rajappan. Produced by Sajith Sivanandan, Divya Mari Selvaraj, Mari Selvaraj, and Dhilip Subbarayan under Navvi Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Farmer's Master Plan Production, the film's cinematography was handled by Theni Eswar. The music was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with lyrics by Yugabharathi. Kumar Gangappan handled the art direction, Dhilip Subbarayan choreographed the stunts, and Sandy Master oversaw the dance choreography.

Mari Selvaraj worked on the film's story for a long time, and it is reportedly said to be one of Mari Selvaraj's best works. His previous film, "Maamannan," a political thriller featuring Udayanidhi Stalin, Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, and Keerthy Suresh, was a significant success.

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