New Delhi: Parasuram Petla’s ‘Family Star’ marks the first-time collaboration between Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur, depicting the story of Govardhan, a middle-class man dedicated to the happiness of his family. This family drama has been released today (April 5) in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.
Initial audience reactions have been largely positive following its premiere in the USA on 4 April, ahead of its Indian release. The film highlights the complexities of a middle-class family, depicting financial struggles, emotional bonds and romance, portrayed by Vijay and Mrunal. Apart from the lead cast, the film features a strong supporting cast including Vasuki, Abhinay, Ravi Babu, Vennela Kishore and Rohini Hattangadi. Rashmika Mandanna also features in a cameo role in the film.
As the film continues to gain attention, social media is filled with diverse opinions, with both praising and criticizing Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur’s latest venture.
Check out some of the X reviews given by moviegoers:
blockbuster 🔥🔥
love you man @TheDeverakonda #familystar pic.twitter.com/xoB6XfSmPg
– Cine Zone Telugu (@TheTarunnn) 5 April 2024
Mrunal Thakur welcomes his first flop in TFI after two blockbusters
Ironman victory😭#familystar pic.twitter.com/x3ZE48pYun
– ABD Reynolds🐧 (@Reynoldsntr) 5 April 2024
regardless of matter
#familystar The frenzy begins🔥Full crowd in Guntur Phoenix Mall
Mythri Cinema’s 🔥🔥🔥Today all the shows are filling up almost fast.@TheDeverakonda #Vijaydevarakonda pic.twitter.com/87RAy1Eph2
-Jitendra Bangra (@jitendrabangra2) 5 April 2024
Blockbuster 🔥🔥🔥
Vijay Deverakonda’s style and acting is very good, Gopi Sunder proves it again with his music, Parasuram’s direction is good, scenes with Vennala Kishore are hilarious 🙂, the heroine justified her role, watch Geethagovindam now#familystar pic.twitter.com/EoqmyZwn5a
– Kavya Maran (@yellow_flash10) 4 April 2024
my show is over #familystar
The first half was good and the comedy was also good. VD Mrunal at his best ❤️A good family track movie, the interval is a blast really uff💣🔥🔥
The emotion works beautifully in the second half which saves the film!
My Rating – 3.5/5 #FamilyStarReview pic.twitter.com/9c06vuRnh6
– Leo Das (@LeoDasVj) 4 April 2024
“Rowdy Rowdy” 🔥#familystar @TheDeverakonda pic.twitter.com/DfnitjHCip
– 🦇 (@TheRevanthTweet) 5 April 2024
cheap copy of #pokiri entry 😭🤣
alias #familystar pic.twitter.com/e2Q9EihvOv
– Dheeru🌶️Brother (@DheeruMowa) 5 April 2024
‘Family Star’ gets U/A certificate
After screening for the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Hyderabad, ‘Family Star’ bagged a U/A certificate, with the board recommending to mute some of the profanity and objectionable language keeping in mind the wider audience. The film, with a duration of two hours, forty-three minutes and twenty seconds, had five deletions as suggested by the censor board, including scenes depicting liquor labels.