Hyderabad, India: The makers of the upcoming Telugu film “Family Star,” starring Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur, are leaving no stone unturned in promoting the movie. With Vijay’s previous film “Liger” failing to impress audiences, the success of “Family Star” hinges on positive word-of-mouth on its opening day.
Following a series of promotional events, producer Dil Raju and the team recently held a pre-release press meet where Vijay, Mrunal, and Dil Raju interacted with the media. Vijay Deverakonda and Dil Raju shared intriguing details about the movie.
Vijay’s outspoken nature before the release of “Liger” garnered criticism when the film underperformed. Acknowledging this, Vijay stated, “There’s no difference in my approach now, but I’ve learned a valuable lesson. I won’t make any predictions about the film’s outcome before its release. This is a self-imposed restriction, a way to hold myself accountable.”
Deverakonda went on to describe his character in “Family Star.” “Every family has that one person who embodies love, strength, and unwavering support,” he said. “They’re the ones we turn to in times of need. In this movie, I play that kind of role.” He further revealed a personal connection to the character, stating, “My father is my real-life ‘Family Star.’ When director Parasuram narrated the script, inspired by his own life experiences, I immediately requested him to name the lead character Govardhan, which is my father’s name. This helped me visualize the character because my father’s image was already etched in my mind.”
Marthand K Venkatesh takes on the editing role, while Gopi Sundar composes the music. KU Mohanan handles cinematography, and AS Prakash serves as the art director. Written and directed by Parasuram, the film is produced by Dil Raju and Shirish. This marks the second collaboration between Gopi Sundar, Vijay Deverakonda, and Parasuram, who previously worked together on the successful film “Geetha Govindham.”
With a strong team behind it and a personal connection for Vijay Deverakonda, “Family Star” is generating considerable buzz ahead of its release.
