Prime Video, one of India’s premier entertainment hub, has announced the worldwide streaming of a Telugu romantic family drama movie titled ‘The Family Star’. Directed by Parasuram and produced by Dil Raju and Shirish under Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The film features Vijay Deverakonda as well as Mrunal Thakur in lead roles.
Premiere Announcement and Availability
The much-anticipated film is set to stream in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide from April 26. Prime members will have the opportunity to enjoy this captivating family drama in Telugu and Tamil, with dubbed versions available in Malayalam and Kannada. This latest addition to the Prime membership offers audiences a blend of savings, convenience, and entertainment, all for just ₹1499/year.
Plot Overview
The Family Star is a film about Govardhan (played by Vijay Deverakonda), a man who wants to achieve greatness but still has to take care of his large family. One day, Indu (played by Mrunal Thakur) moves into his house as a tenant and everything changes for him. They fall in love with each other but there are many problems that come between their relationship. Just when it seems like nothing can save their love, an unexpected event occurs which forces them work through all challenges together.
Producer and Lead Actors’ Insights
The producer Dil Raju expressed his happiness for the world premiere of the movie. He also said that Vijay and Mrunal performed exceptionally well in it under Parasuram’s excellent direction. Talking about his character Govardhan, Vijay Deverakonda mentioned how relatable he is and that this film shows different struggles people face in their daily lives before they succeed. Indu is a very lovely person too according to Mrunal Thakur who played her part; she loved everything about love, strength, resilience and family shown in The Family Star.
Director’s Perspective
Parasuram directed The Family Star with an aim to create something beyond borders which can touch spirits deeply all over the world while watching it. The director praised Vijay’s commitment towards acting out his role as well as Mrunal’s performance of playing Indu where he felt there was great chemistry between them on screen.
OTT Release Date and Competing Titles
The film’s OTT release date coincides with the premieres of other highly anticipated titles like Tillu Square. . In contrast to this, Tillu Square is a romantic comedy that promises laughter and fun whereas The Family Star explores the complexities of family relationships and love.
Box Office Performance and Critical Reception
The Family Star garnered a positive response upon its theatrical release, recording a total box office collection of Rs. 35 crores. However some people didn’t like it much but they were still impressed by its story line and performances.
Future Projects for Lead Actors
Fans are eagerly waiting for Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming project, tentatively titled VD12. It is said that he could play the role of a spy in this Sithara Entertainments production created by Naga Vamsi. Meanwhile, STR48 may pair Mrunal Thakur with Silambarasan TR who will be directed by Desingh Periyasamy.
A Stellar OTT Debut
The touching story and stellar performances promised by The Family Star, are sure to win over audiences. It is being released on Prime Video and will be available globally, following the love life of Govardhan and Indu as they tackle various family issues in life. The Family Star can easily become one of the favorites on OTT platforms around the world, as it tells a fascinating tale with believable characters.
