Family star review - vijay deverakonda shines in this lengthy and outdated romantic drama

 Family Star Story

Govardhan (Vijay Deverakonda) is a middle-class employee who lives in a joint family. His only motto in life is to take care of his family and their needs. One fine day, Govardhan's grandmother (Rohini Hattangidi) rents out the upper portion of their house to an anthropology student, Indu (Mrunal Thakur). In no time, Indu becomes close to the family and develops feelings for Govardhan. High on romance, Govardhan decides to announce his relationship to his family. That is when Indu gives everyone a huge shock and leaves for the US. What is that shock? Why did Indu ditch Govardhan? How the couple patch up is the basic story of the film.

Family Star Review

Family Star marks the second collaboration between Vijay Deverakonda and director Parasuram Petla after the blockbuster hit Geetha Govindam. So, naturally, there were high expectations for the film but sadly, Family Star is a routine and lengthy family drama. Producer Dil Raju had revealed in all his media interactions that the story is routine but the presentation will be new, so there was a glimmer of hope. However, Parasuram disappoints with his outdated narration and lack of basic emotions in the film.

One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is its slow pace and runtime. At 2 hours and 40 minutes, Family Star takes forever to get to the finish line. Vijay Deverakonda tries hard to keep the audience going, but the lack of romance, comedy, and strong emotions disappoints them. Family Star has a stellar star cast featuring actors Jagapathi Babu and Rohini Hattangidi, but they hardly make an impression.

The film starts with a basic family drama setup, which feels like a TV serial of sorts. A few fun moments between Mrunal Thakur and Vijay Devarakonda look good, but the issues between the brothers and why the character of Vijay Deverakonda goes through family problems are not established properly.

Things pick up in the last 20 minutes before the interval, as the conflict over why Indu ditches the family is showcased superbly with strong emotions. The comedy scenes that showcase how Vijay Devearakonda faces heartbreak also get massive cheers in the theatre. One feels that the second half is set up superbly, and one eagerly waits to know how the character deals with his heartbreak. But what is showcased thereafter is a massive letdown.

In the second half, the scene shifts to the US, and Vijay Deverakonda starts working for Mrunal Thakur. There was so much scope for romance, comedy, and emotional angles to be highlighted, but Parasuram Petla adds too many boring scenes that have no logic. The entry of Vennela Kishore, lack of proper interaction between the lead pair, and slow pace bore you big time. A few hit songs are also not properly placed in the narrative.

The story of Family Star looks weak on the paper itself, and it is startling to see what Vijay Deverakonda saw in it as a potential winner. There are a few family moments that connect with the audience in the first half, but in the latter part, all of this is spoiled by the director's illogical and outdated narration. If this was not enough, there are multiple fights that come as obstacles and drag the film.

In terms of performances, Vijay Deverakonda is impressive in the character of Govardhan. He is the major attraction of the film and holds the attention of the audience right away. But he is also left clueless in the second half and hams in many scenes. Mrunal Thakur gets a meaty role and looks beautiful. The way her character graph is etched in the narrative is logically correct, but the major conflict point of why the couple breaks up is not handled properly.

Jagapathi Babu sleepwalks in his role, and Vennela Kishore tries hard to evoke some laughs. Rohini Hattangidi, Vasuki, and Prabhas Sreenu do their roles. The music by Gopi Sundar is good but as said earlier, the songs are not placed well. The production design is bad and gives the feeling of a TV serial in the first half. The camerawork is also ordinary and does not showcase anything novel in the US episodes.

Family Star needs to be edited for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The climax fight and the Times Square scene featuring Vijay Deverakonda, which is horrible, should have been edited out. The production values of Family Star are not up to Dil Raju's standards, as the film looks pale in many scenes. His judgment of Parasuram's story leaves a lot to be desirable.

There was an update that Rashmika Mandanna would make an entry in the second half but that cameo has also been edited out. Finally, in all his interviews, Dil Raju stated that Family Star is 30% family drama and 70% romance. But sadly, the romantic drama fails to click. In today's time, when Telugu audiences are embracing films with unique content, Family Star ends up being a routine and outdated affair.

Family Star Verdict

On the whole, Family Star is a routine romantic drama with a decent first half. The second half goes for a toss and leaves the audience disappointed. A few family-oriented scenes are good, and the film might cater to the target audience this holiday season. But the rest of the proceedings are dull and disappointing. Vijay Deverakonda's wait to score a massive hit continues.

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Pushpa: the rule new poster shows birthday girl rashmika mandanna's srivalli decked in gold and silks

Production house Mythri Movie Makers released a new poster for Pushpa: The Rule on the birthday of actor Rashmika Mandanna. The poster shows her Srivalli, all decked up in silks and gold, after her fortunes turned in first part: Pushpa The Rise.

Rashmika is seen in a green silk saree, wearing multiple necklaces too. She has a creepy expression on in what seems to be a still from a song. Lead star Allu Arjun cannot be spotted in the picture.

The fresh poster

Reacting to the poster, fans of the actor and movie said that they were excited for the film. “Okkokka poster diamond bro (Every poster is a diamond),” read a comment on Twitter. “Srivalli Looks very interesting and different from first part of Pushpa. @iamRashmika mam. Waiting madly for the teaser on 8th April.”

A fan wrote, “Once again wishing fantastic & talented actress @iamRashmika ma'am a very happy birthday. surely you will get much more success in coming days. god bless you with good health, peace and happiness forever.”

Rashmika was last seen in Bollywood movie Animal with Ranbir Kapoor. It was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. She played Ranbir's demure wife in the movie.

About Pushpa The Rule

On Tuesday, the film's team announced the release date of the teaser and shared a brand-new poster.

Allu Arjun wrote on Instagram, “Pushpa 2 The Rule teaser out on April 8th, 2024.” The official handle of the film on X, shared the poster and the caption on it read, "He is coming with double the fire. Pushpa 2 The Rule Teaser out on April 8th."

The film is set to be released in cinemas on August 15, 2024. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and directed by Sukumar, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.

Allu received a National Film Award for his performance in the first part.

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Abcd movies of the bollywood blockbuster queens tabu

 Tabu’s journey through cinema is not just about versatility; it’s a testament to her enduring brilliance and ability to leave us fascinating again and again. She has acted in a variety of Indian films, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, as well as in Malayalam, Marathi, and Bengali-language movies. She is pure A national treasure, indeed, but also a relentless force of talent in the film industry. Here’s to the Blockbuster Queen's movies in an ABCD list

A for Andhadhun

The film directed by Sriram Raghavan, features Tabu in the lead role. With her portrayal of the conflicting feelings of love, guilt, and despair, Tabu demonstrates her exceptional acting talent in the role of Ghazala.  She dazzled us with her masterful portrayal of a femme fatale in a world of unseen twists.

B for Bhool Bhulaiyaa2

 Tabu delivered another impactful performance with ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, this was her first collaboration with Aneez Bazmee. Tabu, stole the show with her two different personas in the movie especially the double role, it was gentle and angelic and she nailed both like a pro.

C for Crew

 Rajesh A. Krishna's directorial is a delightful concoction of love and laughter, where Tabu’s act stole our hearts and clearly showed us why she towers large over everyone else. With a delightful performance, Tabu effortlessly gathers attention, earning equal praise from both fans and critics alike.

D for Drishyam

In this gripping thriller, Tabu plays the role of Meera Deshmukh a cop who investigates the murder of her son. Her performance adds depth to the movie elevate the tension and thrill. In 'Drishyam 2', Akshaye Khanna also joins with Tabu in bringing out the truth.

Deepika padukone's fans overflow with pride as the academy shares a clip of bajirao mastani; ranveer singh reacts

 Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s fans, gather here! In an exciting update today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences posted a throwback video from the 2015 epic historical romance movie Bajirao Mastani. The film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, featured Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra in key roles. Adapted from Nagnath S. Inamdar's Marathi novel Rau, Bajirao Mastani told the story of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I (1700–1740) and his second wife, Mastani. This significant moment elicited a response from Ranveer Singh.

The Academy shares a clip of Bajirao Mastani

Sharing a post on Instagram today, The Academy shared a throwback video of Deepika Padukone dancing to the tunes of Deewani Mastani from the film Bajirao Mastani.

“Deepika Padukone performing Deewani Mastani (sung by Shreya Ghoshal) from the movie Bajirao Mastani. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali| Starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas,” read the caption of the post.

This post by The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, is now being loved by lakhs of social media users in India. Ranveer Singh has also dropped a heartfelt comment on the post. The comment read, “Mesmeric!” Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are yet to react to the post.

It is worth noting that Deepika and Ranveer were dating each other during the shoot of Bajirao Mastani. Presently, the couple are married to each other and are expecting their first child soon. In February this year, the couple confirmed that Deepika is pregnant with their first child.

Deepika Padukone and her connection with The Academy

During the 95th Academy Awards in March 2023, Deepika Padukone appeared as a presenter alongside notable figures such as Halle Berry, John Travolta, and Harrison Ford. The diva took the stage to introduce the performance of Naatu Naatu - a song from the 2022 movie titled RRR. Amazingly, this foot-tapping song went on to make history by clinching the Oscar in the Best Song category, marking the first-ever win for a song from an Indian film in this prestigious category.

Family star - here's when rashmika mandanna will make her special entry in the vijay deverakonda starrer - exclusive

Vijay Deverakonda's Family Star is set to hit the screens on April 5, 2024, and there is a solid buzz for this film, which Parasuram Petla directed on a budget of Rs 50 crore. Dil Raju is the producer, and when he was asked about Rashmika Mandanna's special role in the film, he dodged the question cleverly.

Rashmika Mandanna's role in Family Star

Now, we have come to know that Rashmika is indeed a part of the film, and she will be seen in a small cameo. We have now come to know from our sources that Rashmika will make her entry into the film in the US portions of Family Star. A chunk of the story happens in the US, and the news is that Rashmika's cameo has been shot there to keep a secret.

Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda featured in Parasuram's Geetha Govindam, which was a massive hit at the box office. Now, as Vijay has teamed up with Parasuram yet again for Family Star, the makers wanted Rashmika to also be a part of the film for nostalgic reasons.

There is also a rumor that Rashmika will make her entry during the film's end credits. Whatever the reason, this news of Rashmika's involvement in Family Star has become a hot topic of discussion. Also, as Vijay and Rashmika are apparently seeing each other, this cameo is mostly being discussed.

Family Star OTT rights details

Mrunal Thakur plays the female lead in this film and she says that her character of Indu will be loved by one and all. Vijay and Mrunal's chemistry looks adorable in this film, and we need to see how Parasuram showcases Rashmika in Family Star. Rashmika, last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, will soon be seen in Rainbow, The Girlfriend in Telugu and Chaava in Hindi, apart from reprising her role of Srivalli for Sukumar’s Pushpa: The Rule.

Netflix has grabbed the OTT rights of Netflix for Rs 16 crore and is likely to stream the film in the second week of May 2024. On the other hand, Family Star is also having a wide release in the US on April 4, 2024. Watch this space for more updates. 

Taapsee pannu and mathias boe dance to bruno mars' just the way you are during their sangeet. watch

Actor Taapsee Pannu married her longtime boyfriend-badminton player Mathias Boe, recently. Now, several videos and pictures from her pre-wedding festivities are emerging on social media platforms. 

Taapsee, Mathias dance to Bruno Mars song

In a clip shared by a paparazzo account on Instagram, Taapsee and Mathias are seen on stage dancing to Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars. The video is from their sangeet ceremony. The brief clip ended with the duo hugging each other and then bowing to the guests present at the event.

Taapsee, Shagun dance to Dil To Pagal Hai song

In another video, Taapsee was joined by her sister Shagun Pannu. The sisters danced to the song Le Gayi from the 1997 film Dil To Pagal Hai. For the event, Taapsee wore a white top and pants. Mathias was seen in a pink suit and trousers. For the sangeet, Shagun wore a green lehenga.

Taapsee's wedding video

Earlier, a video emerged on Reddit showing Taapsee's bridal entry as well as her varmala ceremony. For the ceremony, Taapsee wore a red suit and heavy jewellery. Mathias was dressed in a sherwani and pagdi. Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh's iconic song Kothe Te Aa Mahiya played as the actor walked down the aisle. The couple danced, hugged and kissed after the varmala ceremony.

Taapsee and Mathias' wedding

According to News18, Taapsee married Mathias on March 23 in Udaipur. It was an "extremely intimate affair, and the pre-wedding festivities began on March 20. Recently, film producer Kanika Dhillon and actor Pavail Gulati's photos, seemingly from Taapsee and Mathias's wedding also grabbed the attention of fans.

As per the report, a source said, “Taapsee’s Dobaaraa and Thappad co-star Pavail Gulati joined the guests at her and Mathais’ wedding. Anurag Kashyap, who shares a rather close bond with Taapsee and has directed her in films like Manmarziyaan and Dobaara and produced Saand Ki Aankh also flew to Udaipur."

Taapsee pannu's wedding video leaked; bride decks up in red suit, kisses desi munda mathias boe on stage. watch

 A first proper glimpse inside Taapsee Pannu's highly secretive wedding is finally out. While the actor is yet to confirm she married longtime boyfriend Mathias Boe in March, a new video, which made its way to Reddit on Wednesday, shows not only Taapsee's bridal entry, but also the varmala ceremony. 

Taapsee Pannu's alleged wedding video

Taapsee, decked up in a red suit and heavy jewellery, walked towards Mathias, who was dressed in a sherwani and pagdi. Taapsee's sister Shagun Pannu and their gang of girls walked with the bride as she made her way to the outdoor wedding venue for the day-time nuptials.

Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh's iconic song Kothe Te Aa Mahiya played as the actor walked down the aisle, in this case a road inside their wedding hotel. The couple was seen dancing as well as hugging and kissing after the varmala ceremony.

Reactions to Taapsee Pannu's video

Many on Reddit noticed the actor wore a traditional red bridal outfit, unlike many celebs who chose to marry in beige or pale pink outfits. One commented, "When was this? Seeing a red bridal outfit after ages... such a cute look on her. They've (Taapsee and Mathias) been together for a decade I think."

Another wrote, "Dulha cycle pe aaya tha (The groom arrived on a cycle)! This looks so much fun!! Congratulations to both of them." Others left comments like 'gorg outfit', 'such a different celebrity bride', and 'love her outfit'.

Buzz around Taapsee Pannu's wedding

Taapsee married boyfriend and badminton player Mathias on March 23, as per a report by News18. Per the report, the wedding took place in Udaipur and was ‘an extremely intimate affair'; the pre-wedding festivities kick-started on March 20. Recently, film producer Kanika Dhillon and actor Pavail Gulati's photos, seemingly from Taapsee and Mathias's wedding also grabbed attention.

Per the News18 report, not many Bollywood celebrities were part of Taapsee's big day. A source was quoted as saying, “Taapsee’s Dobaaraa and Thappad co-star Pavail Gulati joined the guests at her and Mathais’ wedding. Anurag Kashyap, who shares a rather close bond with Taapsee and has directed her in films like Manmarziyaan and Dobaara and produced Saand Ki Aankh also flew to Udaipur."

In February, an NDTV report claimed that the wedding celebrations will take place at the end of March in Udaipur and will be a complete family affair. According to NDTV sources, the couple would 'tie the knot in a grand celebration that promises to blend the rich traditions of Sikhism and Christianity in a mesmerizing display of love and culture'.