OTT: Family Star Faces Fresh Criticism

Family Star, which came out on April 5th, faced a tough time. Even though it starred Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur and was backed by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations, the movie couldn’t escape bad reviews and negative word-of-mouth. Its recent OTT release on Amazon Prime Video didn’t turn things around either.

Instead, a particular scene involving Vijay Deverakonda threatening actor Ravi Babu regarding women stirred controversy and drew criticism, especially from audiences outside the Telugu industry.

From the get-go, Family Star seemed to struggle. Director Parasuram and the team faced scrutiny for overlooking logical flaws both during filming and in subsequent press interactions. Now, these flaws are becoming glaringly evident to audiences, contributing to the film’s poor reception.

It’s not uncommon for films to redeem themselves on television or OTT platforms after underperforming in theaters. However, Family Star’s woes persist, indicating deeper issues with its execution and planning. The backlash, particularly against the controversial scene, reflects a disconnect between the filmmakers’ intentions and audience expectations, further complicating the film’s already troubled journey.