{{Short description|2024 Indian film by Parasuram}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = The Family Star | image = Family Star Poster.png | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = [[Parasuram (director)|Parasuram]] | writer = Parasuram | producer = {{ubl|[[Dil Raju]] | Sirish}} | starring = {{Plainlist| * [[Vijay Deverakonda]] * [[Mrunal Thakur]] }} | cinematography = [[K. U. Mohanan]] | editing = [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]] | music = [[Gopi Sundar]] | studio = [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]] | released = {{film date|df=y|2024|04|05|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2024 |title=Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur-starrer Family Star gets release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijay-deverakonda-and-mrunal-thakur-starrer-family-star-gets-release-date-9141263/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307190006/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijay-deverakonda-and-mrunal-thakur-starrer-family-star-gets-release-date-9141263/ |archive-date=7 March 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref>}} | country = India | language = Telugu | runtime = 157 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2024 |title=CBFC changes run-time, certification of Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur's Family Star |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/cbfc-changes-run-time-certification-of-vijay-deverakonda-and-mrunal-thakur-s-family-star-101712239930599.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | budget = {{INR|50 crore}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=Prakash |first=BVS |date=7 April 2024 |title=Vijay Devarakonda's Family Star touches a budget of 50 cr? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/vijay-devarakonda-family-star-budget-touches-rs-50-cr-884451 |access-date=7 April 2024 |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | gross = {{estimation}}{{INR|34.78 crore}} }} '''''The Family Star''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romance film|romantic]] [[action film|action]] [[drama film]] written and directed by [[Parasuram (director)|Parasuram]], and produced by [[Dil Raju]] and Sirish under [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]. The film features [[Vijay Deverakonda]] and [[Mrunal Thakur]] in lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CBFC | Search Film |url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwNzIxMDMyMDI0MDAwNDM= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403054651/https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwNzIxMDMyMDI0MDAwNDM= |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]]}}</ref>
The film was officially announced in February 2023 under the tentative title ''VD13'' and the official title was announced in October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cherukuri |first=Abhilasha |date=2023-10-18 |title=VD 13 is now titled Family Star |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/Oct/18/vd-13-is-now-titled-family-star-48744.html |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced in July 2023. It was shot sporadically in several legs, with filming locations including [[Hyderabad]] and [[New York City|New York]]. The film has music composed by [[Gopi Sundar]].
''Family Star'' was initially scheduled to release on [[Makar Sankranti|Sankranthi]] 2024, but it was postponed as filming was delayed due to visa issues and not going to be completed in time <ref>{{Cite web |date=26 November 2023 |title=విదేశాలకు ఫ్యామిలీస్టార్ |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/vijay-devarakonda-and-mrunal-thakur-family-star-drop-out-sankranti-race-1862096 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327081147/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/vijay-devarakonda-and-mrunal-thakur-family-star-drop-out-sankranti-race-1862096 |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay Devarakonda-starrer Family Star's Release Date Postponed: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/vijay-devarakonda-starrer-family-stars-release-date-postponed-report-8663066.html |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> ''The Family Star'' received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. While Parasuram’s writing, plot, and direction were criticized, the lead cast’s performances and the soundtrack were mostly praised or at least considered adequate, and the comedy received mixed reviews. The film was a failure at the box office grossing {{INR}}34.78 crore worldwide against a budget of {{INR}}50 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=2024-03-07 |title=Vijay Devarakonda Family Star budget touches Rs 50 cr? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/vijay-devarakonda-family-star-budget-touches-rs-50-cr-884451 |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Plot== '''Present:''' A woman named Indu sadly sits in the middle of a ceremony. When she is questioned about her unusual behavior, she tells her past.
''' Past:''' Govardhan is a family man. As a selfless character, he works in a business to provide for his family. He also faces trouble with his drunkard brother. However, he meets Indu when she moves into his "space", which is a room upstairs that Govardhan used. That too, Indu and his family quickly become friends. Soon, they both fall in love. After a big incident, he reconciles with his brother after his mother reveals to Indu that his brother hated him because of Govardhan shaming him. However, when he finds her thesis on his family and him for a college project, he slaps her and vows to teach her a lesson. He goes to Keshu, a previous job offeror, requests to join the company, and asks for a big advance. He uses that advance to defy whatever Indu has written in her thesis. However, it is revealed that Indu is Keshu's daughter. Though annoyed, he continues in the company but demands everything Indu gets. After learning that his flight tickets were not paid for, he resorts to Indu, who provides money for his family. After falling in love again, she hears him talking to a lady negatively about Indu, saying that she is not the right person for him. Heartbroken, Indu isolates herself from him. After revealing that she heard him that day, she leaves him.
'''Present:''' Govardhan finds out Indu's true intentions of writing the thesis from her father and proceeds to stop her from a wedding, held for one person who got injured due to Govardhan and (according to the person's grandfather, a famous politician) would be the only thing to make him feel better. It is revealed that Indu is at that wedding. Govardhan defeats the politician's goons along with his grandmother, wins back Indu, and marries her at the end.
== Cast == {{Cast listing| * [[Vijay Deverakonda]] as Govardhan * [[Mrunal Thakur]] as Indu Dhanaraj, [[CEO]] of Indu Infra Company * [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Keshu Dhanraj, Indu's father and head of Indu Infra Company * [[Divyansha Kaushik]] as Govardhan's colleague (cameo appearance) * [[Vennela Kishore]] as Samarth, Indu's assistant * [[Ravi Prakash]] as Govardhan's elder brother * Raja Chembolu as Govardhan's elder brother * [[Vasuki Anand]] as Manju, Govardhan's sister-in-law * [[Abhinaya (actress)|Abhinaya]] as Govardhan's sister-in-law * [[Rohini Hattangadi]] as Govardhan's grandmother * [[Ravi Babu]] as Loan Shark * [[VTV Ganesh]] as Ramesh, [[Human Resources|HR]] of Indu Infra Company * [[Prabhas Sreenu]] as Govardhan's friend * [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Politician * [[Ajay Ghosh]] as a rowdy * [[Kalyani Natarajan]] as Wedding Auntie * Jabardasth Ramprasad as Petrol Bunk Guy * Nanajee Karri as Delivery Boy * Kishore Vasistha as Office Staff }}
== Production ==
=== Development === On 6 February 2023, [[Vijay Deverakonda]], who had a successful collaboration with director [[Parasuram (director)|Parasuram]] after ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' (2018), was announced to join hands with the latter for his directorial venture after ''[[Sarkaru Vaari Paata]]'' (2022). [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]], headed jointly by [[Dil Raju]] and Sirish, would reportedly produce the venture.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2023 |title=We are getting back together: Vijay Deverakonda |url=https://telanganatoday.com/we-are-getting-back-together-vijay-deverakonda |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405200851/https://telanganatoday.com/we-are-getting-back-together-vijay-deverakonda |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[Telangana Today]]}}</ref> The company made a public announcement on 14 June, confirming the project. [[Tentatively titled]] ''VD13'', a [[Muhurat shot|muhurat]] puja was held on that week with the presence of the film's cast and crew. The presence of Devarakonda and actress [[Mrunal Thakur]] revealed their inclusion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2023 |title=Mrunal Thakur, Vijay Deverakonda launch their Telugu film VD13; share glimpse from puja: 'Can't wait for shoot to begin' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/mrunal-thakur-vijay-deverakonda-telugu-film-vd13-101686735192136.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825140456/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/mrunal-thakur-vijay-deverakonda-telugu-film-vd13-101686735192136.html |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Shortly after the beginning of the principal photography, [[Divyansha Kaushik]] was announced to play as a second lead actress.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 July 2023 |title=హ్యాట్రిక్ ప్లాపుల్లో ఉన్న హీరోయిన్కు ఛాన్స్ ఇచ్చిన విజయ్ దేవరకొండ! |url=https://telugu.abplive.com/entertainment/cinema/vijay-devarakonda-13th-movie-divyansha-kaushik-to-romance-rowdy-boy-in-parasuram-direction-105441 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405201212/https://telugu.abplive.com/entertainment/cinema/vijay-devarakonda-13th-movie-divyansha-kaushik-to-romance-rowdy-boy-in-parasuram-direction-105441 |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[ABP Group|A. B. P. Desam]] |language=te}}</ref> The official title, ''The Family Star'', was speculated in June 2023 and was announced in October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2023 |title=Vijay Deverakonda: విజయ్ దేవరకొండ 'ఫ్యామిలీ స్టార్'? |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/gossip-on-vijay-devarakonda-new-movie-title/0205/123106745 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405200529/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/gossip-on-vijay-devarakonda-new-movie-title/0205/123106745 |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[Eenadu]] |language=te}}</ref>
=== Filming === [[Principal photography]] began with the first schedule on 15 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2023 |title=VD 13 goes on floors |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/Jul/16/vd-13-goes-on-floors-45681.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405201945/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/Jul/16/vd-13-goes-on-floors-45681.html |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The first schedule was held in [[Hyderabad]], where they also celebrated Thakur's birthday on 2 August.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 August 2023 |title=VD13: సెట్స్లో మృణాల్ని సర్ప్రైజ్ చేసిన విజయ్ దేవరకొండ | VD13 Team Celebrates Heroine Mrunal Thakur Birthday on the sets KBK |url=https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2023/cinema-news/vd13-team-celebrates-heroine-mrunal-thakur-birthday-on-the-sets-kbk-46498.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804074101/https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2023/cinema-news/vd13-team-celebrates-heroine-mrunal-thakur-birthday-on-the-sets-kbk-46498.html |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=[[Andhra Jyothi|Chitrajyothy]]}}</ref> In late December, the third schedule began in [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2023 |title=NTV Film Roundup: పబ్బులో మహేష్, శ్రీ లీల.. యాడ్ ఫిలిం షూట్ లో పుష్ప రాజ్? |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/ntv-film-roundup-telugu-movie-shooting-updates-11th-december-2023-500899.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405201338/https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/ntv-film-roundup-telugu-movie-shooting-updates-11th-december-2023-500899.html |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=[[NTV (India)|NTV Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref>
== Music == {{Infobox album | name = The Family Star | type = soundtrack | artist = [[Gopi Sundar]] | released = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|04|05}} | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | length = {{Duration|m=22|s=12}} | language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] | prev_title = Kadakan | prev_year = 2024 | next_title = [[Aa Okkati Adakku (2024 film)|Aa Okkati Adakku]] | next_year = 2024 | chronology = Gopi Sundar }} The music and background score is composed by [[Gopi Sundar]], in his third collaboration with Vijay after ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' (2018) and ''[[World Famous Lover]]'' (2020); second with Parasuram after ''Geetha Govindam''. The first single "Nandanandana" was released on 8 February 2024.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} This was followed by "Kalyani Vaccha Vacchaa," which was released on 12 March 2024.<ref name="K">{{Cite news |last=Chitrajyothy |author-link=Andhra Jyothi |date=12 March 2024 |title='కళ్యాణి వచ్చా వచ్చా'.. ఫ్యామిలీ స్టార్ రెండో పాటొచ్చింది |url=https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2024/cinema-news/kalyani-vaccha-vacchaa-lyrical-song-out-from-vijay-deverakonda-family-star-ktr-51752.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312141330/https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2024/cinema-news/kalyani-vaccha-vacchaa-lyrical-song-out-from-vijay-deverakonda-family-star-ktr-51752.html |archive-date=12 March 2024 |access-date=12 March 2024 |language=te}}</ref> The third single "Madhuramu Kadha" was unveiled on 25 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2024 |title='Madhuramu Kadha' song from Family Star out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Mar/25/madhuramu-kadha-song-from-family-star-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405095951/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Mar/25/madhuramu-kadha-song-from-family-star-out |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
{{Track listing | headline = | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Nandanandana | length1 = 4:59 | lyrics1 = [[Anantha Sriram]] | extra1 = [[Sid Sriram]] | title2 = Kalyani Vaccha Vacchaa | length2 = 3:21 | lyrics2 = Anantha Sriram | extra2 = [[Mangli]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] | title3 = Madhuramu Kadha | lyrics3 = [[Sri Mani]] | extra3 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]] | length3 = 4:09 | title4 = Dekho Re Dekho | lyrics4 = Anantha Sriram | extra4 = [[Hemachandra (singer)|Hemachandra]] | length4 = 3:18 | title5 = Don't Judge Me | lyrics5 = MaaHaa | extra5 = MaaHaa | total_length = 22:12 | length5 = 6:25 }}
== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
=== Home media === The digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]] and premiered 26 April 2024 in Telugu, Malayalam and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] languages.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 March 2024 |title=Prime Buys Several Big Telugu Film OTT Rights – List |url=https://www.m9.news/what-to-watch-on-ott/prime-video-buys-several-big-telugu-film-ott-rights-list/ |website=M9 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2024 |title=The Family Star Set for OTT Streaming |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/he-family-star-now-streaming-on-prime-video-891053 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref>
== Critical reception == ''The Family Star'' received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. While Parasuram’s writing, plot, and direction were criticized, the lead cast’s performances and the soundtrack were mostly praised or at least considered adequate, and the comedy received mixed reviews. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=0|count=7|average=4|ref=yes}} A critic from ''[[News18]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur Shine in Perfect Family Entertainer. Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur's solid on-screen chemistry receives much love and appreciation from the audience" .<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=5 April 2024 |title=Family Star FIRST Review Out: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur Shine in Perfect Family Entertainer |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/family-star-first-review-out-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-shine-in-perfect-family-entertainer-8840301.html |website=News18}}</ref> Suhasini Srihari from [[Deccan Chronicle]] gave it 3/5 stars and praised the acting in the film "All the actors manage to deliver their best. Mrunal’s performance is subtle and convincing while Deverakonda is over the top sometimes", while describing the film this way "This film is meant for a niche audience who enjoy hearty family dramas. It is formulaic and the execution is weak. Despite its flaws, Family Star is watchable if you like the genre of family entertainers."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Family Star' movie review: Formulaic family drama on betrayal |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/family-star-movie-review-formulaic-family-drama-on-betrayal-2967689 |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> T.A. Kiran Kumar of {{lang|te|Zee News Telugu}} rated the film 2.75/5, describing it as a moderately impressive family star. He praised Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur’s performances, the first half, and the production values, while noting that the second half lagged and some emotional scenes were less effective.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kiran Kumar |first=TA |date=5 April 2024 |title=The Family Star Review |url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/entertainment/the-family-star-movie-review-and-rating-public-talk-vijay-devarakonda-got-success-ta-131640 |access-date=31 August 2025 |website=Zee News Telugu |language=te}}</ref>
Paul Nicodemus from ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote that "''Family Star'', despite its promising setup and strong performances, ultimately falters due to its unengaging screenplay and lack of emotional depth in key relationships", while also saying that Vijay and Mrunal shone in the film.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Family Star Movie Review : Vijay Deverakonda & Mrunal Thakur shine amidst a fading narrative |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/family-star/movie-review/109063037.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405190511/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/family-star/movie-review/109063037.cms |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Avad Mohammad from ''[[HT Media|OTTplay]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote that "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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mohammad |first=Avad |date=5 April 2024 |title=Family Star Review – Vijay Deverakonda shines in this lengthy and outdated romantic drama |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-shines-in-this-otherwise-lengthy-and-outdated-romantic-drama/58f487118d660 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406070413/https://www.ottplay.com/review/family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-shines-in-this-otherwise-lengthy-and-outdated-romantic-drama/58f487118d660 |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[[HT Media|OTTplay]]}}</ref> Jalapathy Gudellia of ''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' rated it 2.5/5 stars and wrote "''Family Star'' draws in us in the first half with its enthralling romance between the lead pair and a well-executed plot twist at the interval. But the slow-paced narrative and excessively lengthy runtime in the second half undo everything", while praising the production's design&values and the cinematography.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2024 |title=Family Star Review: Lacks compelling narration! |url=https://telugucinema.com/reviews/family-star-review-lacks-compelling-narration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405205946/https://telugucinema.com/reviews/family-star-review-lacks-compelling-narration |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=Telugu Cinema}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati from the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote that "''Family Star'' could’ve been a simple, earnest film about a man taking up the responsibility of a massive family and finding love".<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2024 |title=Family Star review: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur's family drama tests your patience |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-s-family-drama-tests-your-patience-101712300576257.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405190510/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-s-family-drama-tests-your-patience-101712300576257.html |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
Raghu Bandi from ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2/5 and wrote that "Given the film is designed as a blockbuster with Dil Raju producing, the middle-class sensibilities often slip, revealing it to be the big extravaganza it was always meant to be".<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2024 |title=Family Star movie review: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur film lacks originality, brilliance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/family-star-movie-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-film-lacks-originality-brilliance-9253309/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405134135/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/family-star-movie-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-film-lacks-originality-brilliance-9253309/ |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Janani K from ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote that "''The Family Star'' is enjoyable in parts, thanks to Vijay Deverakonda's camaraderie with his grandmother and a few funny sequences. However, its pacing and conflict could have lifted the film to another level".<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2024 |title='The Family Star' Review: Vijay Deverakonda-Mrunal Thakur film fails to shine |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/the-family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-film-fails-to-shine-2523728-2024-04-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405191606/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/the-family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-film-fails-to-shine-2523728-2024-04-05 |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=India Today}}</ref> Arjun Menon of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated it 2/5 stars and observed, "There is only so much that Vijay Deverakonda is allowed to work on from a clueless script that bounces from one wrong choice to another."<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2024 |title=Family Star Review: Vijay Devarkonda Can't Save This Romance |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/family-star-review/20240406.htm |website=Rediff}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Sakshi Post]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote that "Watch it at your own risk. Outdated and annoying the film is".<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2024 |title=Family Star Review, Rating |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/movie-reviews/family-star-review-rating-287439 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405211230/https://www.sakshipost.com/news/movie-reviews/family-star-review-rating-287439 |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=Sakshi Post}}</ref>
Abhilasha Cherukuri from ''[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]'' rated the film 1.5/5 stars and wrote that "Despite its assembly line of shortcomings, Family Star could have still critic-proofed its way to success, had the makers taken the film a bit more seriously".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cherukuri |first=Abhilasha |date=5 April 2024 |title=Family Star Movie Review: A tasteless, unoriginal star vehicle on autopilot |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Apr/05/family-star-movie-review-a-tasteless-unoriginal-star-vehicle-on-autopilot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405151144/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Apr/05/family-star-movie-review-a-tasteless-unoriginal-star-vehicle-on-autopilot |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> Balakrishna Ganeshan from ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave the film the 1.5/5 stars and wrote that "Overall, Vijay Deverakonda’s ''Family Star'' is headache-inducing if not triggering".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganeshan |first=Balakrishna |date=5 April 2024 |title=Family Star review: Vijay Deverakonda-Mrunal film is a headache-inducing watch |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-film-is-a-headache-inducing-watch-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405193938/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-film-is-a-headache-inducing-watch-2 |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "''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".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=5 April 2024 |title='Family Star' movie review: What exactly does Vijay Deverakonda's drama intend to convey? |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/family-star-movie-review-director-parasurams-telugu-film-with-vijay-deverakonda-and-mrunal-thakur-is-an-incoherent-muddle/article68031794.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405095109/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/family-star-movie-review-director-parasurams-telugu-film-with-vijay-deverakonda-and-mrunal-thakur-is-an-incoherent-muddle/article68031794.ece |archive-date=5 April 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
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