Family Star Movie Review: Govardhan (Vijay Devarakonda) is a young man who takes care of his grandmother and his extended middle-class family, including older siblings and their children. He sticks to the bonds within his family. His life takes a turn when he meets Indu, a researcher at Central University, who is living on her salary.
After an incident where Govardhan insults and beats Indu, a real estate company owner named Jagapathi Babu tries to show that someone from a middle-class background can succeed by getting a good job.
Family Star Movie Review
The story explores how these events affect Govardhan’s life and family. Govardhan eventually joins a real estate company and goes to work on a project in America, where Indu also ends up. The story delves into their interactions in America, whether Govardhan forgives Indu, and how their relationship evolves.
The movie promises to entertain by portraying the challenges and responsibilities faced by middle-class youth like Govardhan. However, some parts of the first half may feel slow and routine. Vijay’s acting and action sequences in the first half are designed to appeal to the audience.
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In the second half, the story moves to America with an interesting twist. Scenes between Vijay and Mrinal are engaging, with a fun club scene involving Govardhan’s character. The movie maintains good momentum until the pre-climax, but lacks a strong conflict towards the climax, ending in a somewhat predictable manner. Additionally, the music and songs receive negative feedback.
Apart from Vijay and Mrinal’s performances, other characters fail to make a significant impact. Vijay’s acting is praised for carrying the film, showing maturity compared to his previous work. However, Mrinal’s role appears underutilized, with limited scope for performance. The technical aspects such as cinematography and action choreography receive positive remarks.
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Overall, ‘Family Star’ combines family values, love, and entertainment. While the chemistry between Govardhan and Indu’s characters falls short, the portrayal of middle-class family life resonates with the audience.
Fans of Vijay Deverakonda will find the film enjoyable, but it may feel like an experiment with a weak storyline. Nevertheless, it offers a clean and feel-good entertainment option for families, and it’s recommended not to miss it in theaters.
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