Family Star Movie Review
Family Star
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“The Family Star” is a Telugu-language film written and directed by Parasuram and bankrolled by Dilraju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Vijay Devarakonda and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles, along with Vennela Kishore, Jagapathi Babu, and others in supporting roles. The film’s music is composed by Gopi Sundar, cinematography is by K.U. Mohanan, and editing is handled by Marthand K. Venkatesh. The film has garnered significant buzz regardless of the outcomes of Vijay’s previous movies. Let’s see how it fares.
Story:
Govardhan, portrayed by Vijay Deverakonda, is an architect whose modest upbringing drives his dedication to supporting his brothers and their families. The arrival of Indu, played by Mrunal Thakur, as a tenant in his home, marks a significant turning point in his life’s journey. However, just as everything appears to be going smoothly, Govardhan is confronted with a startling revelation from Indu. Who is she, and what is her connection to his life? These questions form the rest of the story.
Analysis:
Director Parasuram Petla is known for making entertaining movies, especially ones about families and with funny parts. His last movie “Geetha Govindam” was a hit because of its funny dialogues, but “Family Star” didn’t do so well.
Family Star
The movie starts with Vijay Deverakonda playing a guy who takes care of his family. He has a brother, played by Ravi Prakash, who wanted to be in civil services but ended up becoming a drunk. The reason for their problems doesn’t make much sense, and it could have been better explained to give audience some emotional connection.
Even though not much happens in the first half and the movie moves slowly, people stay interested because of Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal’s decent love story. The best part is just before the break, where something unexpected happens, but things go downhill after that, especially when they go to the United States.
In the second half, the story becomes predictable, with the hero and heroine trying to fix misunderstandings. But even these parts could have been fun if the director had done them differently. Parasuram is good at making people laugh, but there’s nothing funny in this movie.
There are many things that don’t make sense, like why a CEO goes back to college to study a middle-class family, and we don’t see the hero doing much for his family, even though people keep saying he does. The movie also feels too long, and some parts seem forced. And adding a song after the movie ends just feels strange.
Some people might still enjoy the movie for it’s commercial elements, but if you like things to make sense, you might not like it as much.
Highs:
- Strong production values.
- Some commendable performances from the main cast.
Lows:
- The music disappoints, failing to synchronize with on-screen events.
- The film suffers from lag and excessive length.
- Certain scenes had potential but fell short.
- Lack of emotional depth.
Technical Aspects:
“The Family Star” boasts strong production values overall, but the music by Gopi Sundar doesn’t quite gel with the scenes. While cinematography by K.U. Mohanan is decent, there are moments of shaky camera work during some dialogue deliveries of Vijay. Editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh is okay, but some scenes could have been trimmed for better pacing.
Director Parasuram’s execution falls short, with missed opportunities and weak delivery of key story elements. Despite potential impactful moments, the film struggles to engage due to lackluster direction and screenplay.
Verdict:
“The Family Star” struggles to deliver a cohesive storyline and engaging execution, despite its high production values. While it may appeal to some viewers for its performances, the overall experience lacks depth and fails to leave a lasting impact.
