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Varasudu Movie : What's Behind

Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu which was released in Tamil on 11 January 2023 is released in Telugu on 14 January 2023. The film is directed by Vamsi Paidipally and lets us see what impact Vijay made as Varasudu in Telugu. Varisu OTT streaming partner is Amazon Prime and the OTT streaming will be done after its theatrical run.

Varasudu Movie : Story Review 

Varasudu / Varisu story is about the youngest son of a businessman and how he reacts when he comes to know that his father's empire started falling apart, the moment he came out of the house. Vijay (Vijay), the youngest son of top business tycoon Rajendra (Sarathkumar), walks out of the house due to differences with his father. Rajendra's business empire starts collapsing and his family also falls apart. What will Vijay do and what role Vijay's brothers Ajay and Jai (Shaam and Srikanth), his mother Sudha (Jayasudha),his lady love Divya  (Rashmika Mandanna)  and corporate rival Jaya Prakash (Prakash Raj)  play form the rest of the story. 

Varasudu Movie : Artists Review

Thalapathy Vijay looked uber cool and ultra-stylish much to the delight of his fans. He performed in a youthful and energetic manner showing exuberance and zeal as a youngster who takes care of his family and resolves problems. He looked natural and realistic in his comedy and action sequences. He danced well showing race. Rashmika Mandanna got a limited screen presence and much to the disappointment of her fans she is confined only to songs and dances.

Sarath Kumar, and Jayasudha did full justice to their roles as parents. They showed good emotions and expressions and made an impact on the viewers. Shaam, Srikanth performed well in the roles of brothers. Prabhu,Prakash Raj, Khushboo,Yogi Babu,Nandini Rai,Ganesh Venkatraman performed according to their roles.

Varasudu Movie : Technicians Review

Varasudu story selected by Vamsi Paidipally and written by Hari and Ashishor Solomon is about a youngster solving the problems faced by him in his family as an heir apparent. The film's story offered nothing new and Vamsi Paidipally treaded on the predictable line right from the start till the finish.

Vamsi Paidipally took his own sweet time, to narrate the film's story establishing the characters and highlighting each and every role in the family and the business setup that plunged into problems until the arrival of the heir. The entire narration tested the patience of the viewers.

The second half also treads in a similar pattern but the only saving grace is Vijay's heroism is elevated in few action sequences. For all the richness, the predictable plot with no real interesting developments ended up testing the viewers' patience. But much to the relief of the viewers, the climax has been hurried due to various reasons.

Thaman's songs are appealing and attractive. The songs are shot beautifully. Thaman with his background music made an impact on the viewers. The cinematography of Karthik Palani added value to the scenes. The scenes  turned beautiful and colorful. The dialogues arev monotonous, followed a template but are in sync with the storyline. The editing of Praveen KL could have been more crispy and tight as there are many repetitive scenes that impacted the flow. Sri Venkateswara Creations, PVP Cinema's production values are grand.

Varasudu : Advantages

Varasudu : disadvantages.

• Age-old plot
• Halfbaked story
• Over The Top scenes
• Tamil Flavour 

Varasudu Movie : Rating Analysis

Altogether, Vamsi Paidipally turned Vijay into Varasudu. Though the film released late and had a delayed release in Telugu, the feel-good family elements may appeal to all. Vamsi loaded many feel-good elements and family scenes to turn the film into a Sankranti winner. However, the slow pace, routiness, lack of emotional connection, and few artificial scenes loaded with insipid screenplay and direction played the spoilsport. The 80s kind of story, film's length gave endless torture, testing the patience of the viewers to the core.  Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Varasudu .

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Varisu Movie Review: An in-form Vijay and self-aware writing elevate this conventional family drama

Rating: ( 3.5 / 5).

Right from the posters and trailer to the pre-release interviews, everything about Varisu clearly indicated a formulaic family drama. This would have sounded like a foolproof plan a few years ago. But in 2023, an A-list actor sticking to this template isn't the most exciting idea. But director Vamshi Paidipally and Co have given this age-old recipe a refreshing twist by adding an ample dose of self-awareness and humour. Largely, the film knows when to take itself seriously and when not to. Take, for example, the scene where Meka Srikanth tries to throw a monologue on the divinity of family and love. Before we roll our eyes or take a dig at the cliche, we hear a burst of loud laughter... not from the fans but from the screen. It is Vijay who echoes the mind of the audience, and says, " Edhuku ipo avan kitta sentiment RR music ellam pottutu iruka nee? " Bingo! A potential 'content' for meme creators dodged thanks to the witty writing. 

Director: Vamshi Paidipally 

Starring: Vijay, Sarathkumar, Jayasudha, Rashmika Mandanna, Prakashraj, Shaam, Meka Srikanth

The writers of Varisu don't stop there. They make Vijay mouth dialogues like, " Indha sondhakaranga naale toxic dhaan pa! " in a film that paradoxically talks about the importance of family. Of course, this translates to occasional tonal inconsistencies, but an in-form Vijay and the self-awareness of the film make up for the shortcomings. Throughout the narrative, we see Vijay (who plays... Vijay!) transforming from an ambitious Harvard graduate to a globe-trotter, and then from a start-up founder to a business tycoon. While this arc isn't quite novel for a 'commercial hero', it is exciting to see Vijay slip into these roles with consummate ease. The film is peppered with references from his previous blockbusters. There is the knuckle-busting action from Thuppakki , the thumb-rubbing from Ghilli , and the open-arm entrance from Sarkar . Aside from the obvious call back to Poove Unakkaga , the film also drops enjoyable, quick references to the goat sacrifice scene in Thirupachi , the western-classical dance face-off in Pudhiya Geethai and Oh Baby song from Kadhalukku Mariyadhai .

Interestingly, Varisu which was widely speculated to retain the soul of blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo , has its very own riotous boardroom scene, where the hero goes all filmy. But Vamshi does it with a rather tasteful twist. The film provides ample space for Vijay to be at his comical best. Whenever Vijay goes a bit overboard with his antics, Yogi Babu pitches in with his sarcasm, once again turning the stretch into effective humour. 

Known for his onscreen monologues, it is nice to see Vijay move away from sermoning despite playing a messiah again. Instead, Vijay embraces silence and allows his physical performance to do the talking. One particular instance where this facet is pronounced is his confrontation scene with Sarathkumar's Rajendran. In a scene with the potential to become a long-winding exchange of dialogues, Vijay delivers it all with just a look in his eyes and walks away.     However, Varisu isn't completely devoid of the ' Kudumbam na... ' messages, and the film does occasionally become preachy. But, thankfully these stretches aren't painfully long and never come across as moral policing assignments. However, what becomes painful and preachy is the contradictions in the ideologies. At one point, the makers don't judge or gaslight a woman who wants to move out of a marriage with an adulterer. At one other point, the resolution to this broken marriage is conventional, convenient, and contrived. It almost undoes the goodness of the initial pro-choice angle when it came to divorce and separation. Also, there is a fleeting but completely unnecessary body-shaming scene that is distasteful. 

If the novelty of the story is your yardstick to gauge a film, Varisu  might not rank high. It has plot points and ideas liberally borrowed from Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Dharma Durai, and more. Despite the narrative being predictable,  it is the conviction of filmmaker Vamshi and the honest performances of the lead cast that elevates Varisu from being just another run-of-the-mill family drama. 

The film in a way is the story of Rajendran, a self-absorbed man seeking redemption and peace; and Sarathkumar ably shoulders the gloominess that comes along with the character, almost making up for his animated performance in the raging sequences. Jayasudha probably can pull off a mother longing for love even in her sleep. But the actor goes on to show why she is still the best fit for such roles. Though the camaraderie between Rajendran and Anantha Padmanaban (Prabhu) helps in making the core want of the protagonist effective, Prabhu has very less to offer otherwise. Similarly, I would have loved to see more of Rashmika Mandanna and definitely more layers to her character in the film. Seeing a female lead without a clear want or a profession is quite unsettling. 

The random appearance of " Indha paadalai paadi kondirupavar ungal Vijay " quote in 1995's Vishnu , is probably one of the oddest yet most memorable fourth-wall-breaking moments of Tamil cinema. Fast-forwarding two decades, we have another V film having a couple of interesting fourth-wall-breaking. The best among them is Vijay casually taking a dig at family dramas while making a confident statement. " Starting nala iruku, ending nala iruku, nadula konjam emotions iruku, avlo dhaan podhum! Kudumbangal kondadum vettri! " Well, it is safe to say that he isn't overconfident!

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Vamshi Paidipally's 'Varisu' is old wine in an older bottle, relying solely on Vijay's "mass moments"

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If you look at the cast list in the Wikipedia page for Vamshi Paidipally's Varisu , you will find Rashmika Mandanna's name but next to that, you won't find the name of her character. Of course, this could be just a matter of someone not yet finding the time to do the update – but it becomes a sort of metaphor for the heroine. It doesn't matter what her name is. She is there for a few songs, and fewer lines. It is true that one goes to a Vijay movie ONLY for Vijay. But couldn't they have written a few actual scenes that show why Vijay (that's Vijay's name in the film, too) falls for this woman? Oh, there is a reason, but it is so silly that you wonder why writers were needed for it. To be frank, the whole film is so predictable that you wonder why writers were needed for it. All they needed was scenes from old "family entertainers", plus clips of Vijay's "mass moments".

I have probably said this before, but forgive me for the repetition: I treat these big-hero films like the James Bond or Mission: Impossible movies. I understand that you cannot change the formula. But you can certainly change the flavours you add to each iteration of the same formula. That never happens in Varisu , whose story is a bit like that of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam . Sarathkumar plays a patriarch with three sons, one of whom will inherit his business empire – in other words, become his " varisu ". It is to Sarathkumar's credit as an actor that, even with this screenplay and character definition, he manages to deliver a fairly moving performance. Prabhu plays his doctor and old friend, and the few lines they share (like " nee odanja naanum odanjiduven ") are the only times you get the sense of a real relationship on screen.

As for the rest of the film, it could be titled "Vijay solves all problems". Again, I get that this is how it has to be. This is the formula. But consider Bigil , which I continue to insist is one of the better Vijay films in the recent past. Each of the women had a genuine issue, something relatable in the real world. Here, the family's issues are treated so randomly that it's hard to care that these people even need a saviour. A woman agrees to go back to her cheating husband - not because he repents but because Vijay saves the day. Worse, we concentrate more on generic mining deals and other things outside the house when the film is supposed to deal with problems inside the house. A particularly excruciating stretch is about how Vijay overcomes a no-confidence motion. Poor Prakash Raj is reduced to being a dummy villain. And poor Jayasudha is reduced to a dummy mummy. 

Nothing goes beyond the surface. Had they spent more time inside, we would have had more time to understand the friction between Vijay and his father. But here, we accept this friction not because we feel it due to a series of events but because the screenplay says so. One minute, we are thrust into human trafficking. The next second, the leads are dancing to the super-catchy Ranjithame . Then we get a tragic scene involving cancer. In the old days, these drastic shifts in mood and tone would be called bad screenwriting. Today, because of the way we consume unrelated content at a stretch on our phones, that complaint appears to have become invalid. If one scene does not work, scroll to the next one and forget about the earlier scene that did not work. As long as something is giving you a bit of sensation…

And what about Vijay? Outside the theatre, someone came up to me and asked if I had seen the film. Just to gauge his reaction, I said "not yet". He said he really liked it, and said, "Vijay needs a break like this". What he meant was that Vijay has been making very intense action films, and it's nice to see a "family entertainer" like this, where he is light and casual. I guess I belong to the other camp, where I'd rather see Vijay in a focused film like Master or even a Thuppakki , where there is actually something at stake than giving the fans a bunch of whistle moments. He still looks young. He still dances like a dream. He still does the little comedy bits well. He still references his earlier catch-phrases ("I am waiting!"). So I figure the real question at the end of Varisu is not whether "is it good?" but "is this enough?"!

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OUR RATING 2.25/5

CENSOR 2h 50m, U Certified.

How Vijay , the reluctant heir, returns to save the empire from the rival’s clutches? What he did do for the family forms the movie’s overall plot.

Performances Vijay continues his glorious on-screen presence in Varisu . He sports cool casuals with a fresh prince vibe that perfectly suits the movie’s role. His star aura is the single reason one sits through the film. The dances are also fine considering the age. Then there are action and comedy moments which he aces in his usual style. While there is nothing memorable or outstanding work here, it is enough within the predictable premise.

Rashmika, on the other hand, is a mere flower pot role. She mainly appears in the songs, has a few scenes with the hero in the first half and disappears later. Rashmika looks fab in the songs, though, glamour-wise, and is an asset in that department.

Right from the opening, there is no ounce of originality in the movie. The director sticks to his strengths and narrates the utterly familiar tale with conviction or rather follows the formula to the T without any deviations.

The entire first half is an elaborate setup of the king, kingdom, and family. Only here is a large corporate design, a big mansion and so on. Then there is the prince in exile who comes as the rightful heir at the right time. The whole thing is done in detail, much to the audience’s chagrin. The slow pace is an issue.

Vijay and his typical screen presence as a star hold the attention all through. There is a fine mix of the boy next door and superhero simultaneously in him that works for the narrative. It also helps that there is a history that fans could connect to bringing back the vintage memories.

The second half, too, follows the template out and out. But what makes it slightly better than the first one is some fan-pleasing moments and action thrown in between. Again, nothing is new, and we have seen it all before, but Vijay makes them work with charm and ease.

The action and dance neatly punctuate the proceedings at the right moment and keeps things flowing without too much drag. Still, the sheer predictability makes the whole narrative feel lengthy. The brother’s track and sentiment etc., belong to this category.

After all the predictability, the climax is neatly wrapped with a family message. It makes one leave with a positive frame even though there is hardly anything new or unexpected here.

Overall, Varisu is that utterly predictable and template-driven film that still manages to survive due to the hero and some commercial elements within the standard setup. If you don’t mind the utter routineness and want to watch something with your family for the festival, Varisu is the option. Otherwise, stay away.

The problem is the repetitiveness with the cast here. We have seen them do the same role many times before. Take Jayasudha and Prakash Raj, for example. They feel like they are sleepwalking through the part, sporting different dresses. Only Srikanth and Shyam offer some relief, especially the latter, with a bit of negative shade. But this, too, is only mild and doesn’t register overall. The rest of the cast, too, fit into the stock characters.

Karthik Palani’s cinematography is neat. Some parts do look overdone concerning the richness. It results in artificiality, but otherwise, there is nothing to complain about. Praveen KL’s editing could be crispier. Things are too slow and feel very lengthy, on the whole. The writing is reasonable, considering the template in place.

Highlights? Vijay’s Presence Couple Of Songs Action Blocks

Drawbacks? Utterly Routine Premise Hackneyed Narration Repetitive Supporting Cast

Did I Enjoy It? Yes, In Parts

Will You Recommend It? Yes, But With Huge Reservations

Varisu Movie Review by M9News

Final Report:

Vijay is the saving grace in the utterly routine and tried and tested formulaic fare Varisu. Despite all the deficiencies, his presence and songs could help the movie float the extended festive weekend in TN.

First Half Report:

Varisu has a decades-old plot taking us back to NTR and ANR days. It is utterly predictable and lacks strong conflict. Vijay makes a difference with his breezy presence; additionally, colourful songs make things bearable.

— Varisu show started with a business deal and a big family. The story slips into family clashes and business fights.

Varisu U.S. Premiere will begin shortly. Stay tuned for the first half report.

Varisu Cast – Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, R Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Shaam, Srikanth, Khushbu, Yogi Babu, Jayasudha, Sangeetha Krish, Samyuktha Shanmughanathan, Nandini Rai, Ganesh Venkatraman, Sriman, VTV Ganesan, John Vijay, Bharath Reddy, Sanjana and others.

Director – Vamshi Paidipally

Producer – Raju, Shirish Banner – Sri Venkateswara Creations Co-Producers – Sri Harshith Reddy, Sri Harshitha Music Composed by Thaman S Story, Screenplay – Vamshi Paidipally, Hari & Ahishor Solomon Dialogues, Additional Screenplay, Lyrics – Vivek Dop – Karthik Palani Editor – Praveen KL

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Varisu review: Vijay lends life to this otherwise cliched storyline

Director Vamshi Paidipally’s maiden Tamil venture is more of a crowd-pleaser that pays a tribute to Thalapathy Vijay.

Published:Jan 11, 2023

Thalapathy Vijay in a still from 'Varisu'. (Twitter)

One-man show by Vijay!

Varisu (Tamil)

• Cast: Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, R Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Shaam, Srikanth, Khushbu, Yogi Babu, Jayasudha, Sangeetha Krish, Samyuktha Shanmughanathan, Nandini Rai, Ganesh Venkatraman, Sriman, VTV Ganesan, John Vijay, Bharath Reddy, and Sanjana
• Director: Vamshi Paidipally
• Producers: Dil Raju, Sirish
• Music: Thaman S
• Runtime: 2 hours 50 minutes
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally is debuting in Tamil with Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Varisu ( Varasudu in Telugu) today, 11 January. Here’s our review of the much-anticipated movie of this Pongal season:

To make sure that he has the right successor for the family business, Rajendran (Sarathkumar) pits his sons against each other. His elder sons Jai (Srikanth) and Ajay (Shaam) have their eyes on the chairpersonship.

However, Rajendran’s third son Vijay chooses to stay away from the chairmanship as he differs from his father’s ideology and modes of operation.

But Vijay is declared the successor to Rajendran after the latter sees his elder sons for who they really are. The second half deals with what happens next.

Overtly dramatic and predictable

Varisu starts like a Vikraman’s version of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) but in a Kabhi Kushi Kabhie Gham (2001) backdrop.

It has many problems: Right from the TV serial kind of makeup and drama in the first half to the dreamy Bollywood/Karan Johar kind of massive sets and, of course, the exhausting runtime (2 hours 50 minutes)!

The film is predictable in every frame. It is neither self-contained nor original.

Vijay’s one-man show

But, guess what? Even with all these issues, Varisu still works. For, Vijay carries the film like Atlas carries the Earth on his shoulders for all eternity.

Vijay as Vijay Rajendran is perfect to the T. He lends life to the otherwise cliched storyline.

He is in outstanding form. He looks super, his costumes are fabulous, he dances like a river flow, trolls his own dialogues, and he does comedy and emotional scenes well.

In a nutshell, this is a one-man show. The major strength of this movie is in how damn likeable Vijay is.

You guys have nooooo idea how excited I am about this one! 🥰 https://t.co/7IrUXmBKmL pic.twitter.com/lGjOPbFZhm — Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) January 4, 2023

Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in a still from ‘Varisu’. (Twitter)

Thaman rocks it

Other than Vijay, two more things work in favour of Varisu : Music composer Thaman S and comedian Yogi Babu.

Thaman does a brilliant job as a music director. The background score is sometimes loud but perfect for the respective scenes. He elevates many scenes with dynamic soundtracks.

Yogi Babu’s comedy timing is superb and keeps us entertained all through. In fact, every time he appears on screen, we hear the audience bursting into laughter.

Actors’ performances

Srikanth as Jai, Shaam as Ajay and Sarathkumar as Rajendran are good.

Jayasudha is also good as a mother who struggles between a corporate husband and power-hungry sons.

Rashmika Mandanna does not have much to do but is good at whatever she got. She doesn’t go overboard. Others are okayish.

Do watch out for the “ Soul of Varisu ” and “ Ranjithamee ” songs besides the voting scene at the company.

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Grandeur everywhere

Director Vamshi Paidipally does what he knows well: Bringing grandeur into everything.

A jam-packed theatre at Ram Mathruam Cinemas in South Tamil Nadu where ‘Varisu’ is being screened. (RamCinemas/Twitter)

For example, the villain comes in a helicopter instead of an SUV, and Rajendran’s family stays in Mysore palace in the name of a house, a function bigger than the wedding of Ravi Pillai’s daughter!

However, Vamshi did a laudable job by beautifully presenting Vijay’s loveable character. He also wins by giving back-to-back theatre moments in the second half.

The comedy one-liners in the melodrama scenes help Varisu from not becoming too melodramatic. With a lesser runtime, it would have worked even better.

The cinematography is really good. The computer graphics works could have been better.

Varisu works like a tribute to Thalapathy Vijay and it is exactly what the trailer promised. The second half is a crowd-pleaser. It’s silly, crazy, and entertaining, too, because the marvellous Vijay makes it work!

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• Cast : Vijay Thalapathy, Rashmika Mandanna, R Sarathkumar, Jayasudha, Srikanth Meka, Shaam, Prakash Raj
• Director : Vamshi Paidipally
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Movie: Vaarasudu Rating: 2.25/5 Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations Cast: Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, Sarath Kumar, Srikanth, Shaam, Sangitha, Yogi Babu,Prakash Raj, Nandini Rai, Khushbu, and others Story, Screenplay: VamshiPaidipally, Hari andAhishor Solomon Dialogues: Srinivas Chakravarthy Music: Thaman S Cinematography: KarthikPalani Editing: Praveen KL Production Designer: Sunil Babu and Vaishnavi Reddy Fights: Ram-Laxman, Peter Hein, DilipSubbarayan Producers: Raju, Sirish Direction: VamshiPaidipally Release Date: Jan 14, 2023

There was a lot of uproar about how "Vaarasudu" dared to occupy all theaters despite the Telugu biggies releasing for Sankranthi festival. This backlash caused producer Dil Raju to delay the release of the Telugu version. So, four days after the Tamil version's debut, the Telugu version has finally arrived in theatres.

Let’s find out its merits and demerits.

Story: Rajendra (Sarath Kumar) is the head of a massive business empire. He has three sons, Jai (Srikanth), Ajay (Shaam), and Vijay (Vijay). As a means of selecting the best heir apparent, Rajendra has set his own sons against one another.

Vijay doesn't agree with his father's methods, so he leaves the house. He follows his own path in life and falls in love with a girl (Rashmika).

Rajendra finally gets to know his sons for who they really are when he learns that his terminal illness will not give him many days to live. When he chooses Vijay to succeed him, his two other brothers turn on him. Is Vijay capable of establishing his legitimacy as an heir?

Artistes’ Performances: For a change, Vijay plays the role in subdued way, giving the story more space. His maturity in emotional scenes is commendable. Elevations of heroism and fights are present, but it is his subtle acting that stands out. He also performs comedy with Yogi Babu and has some hilarious moments in a corporate boardroom.

Sarath Kumar as the family patriarch is ideal. Jayasudha steals the show as a mother once again. As Vijay's brothers, Srikanth and Shaam have performed well.

Prakash Raj portrays the stereotypical corporate villain. Rashmika's only role is to appear in songs and a few sequences.

Technical Excellence: Thaman's music is good. "Ranjithame" and "Thalapathy" stand out among his songs. The "Vaa Thalaivaa" song is also used effectively as background music during key sequences.

Karthik Palani's camerawork and production design are both excellent.

The sets are magnificent. Every frame of the film exudes grandeur. Dialogues in certain places are impactful.

Highlights: Vijay’s subdued performance The emotions and comedy Grand rich visuals

Drawback: Familiar story and screenplay Dejavu sequences Inexcusable lengthy runtime

Analysis "Vaarasudu," starring Thalapathy Vijay, is the dubbed version of “Varisu”. Though directed and produced by Telugu filmmakers (Vamshi Paidipally and Dil Raju, respectively), the film is primarily aimed at Tamil audiences. Vijay might have thought it would be refreshing to act in a family drama after recently appearing in films with larger-than-life settings.

However, this story written by VamshiPaidipally, Hari, and Ahishor Solomon provides a familiar feeling for Telugu audiences. Because we've seen a plethora of similar films. It appears to be a remixed version of a number of Telugu films, including "Attarintiki Daaredi", "Agnyaathavaasi", "Seethamma Vaaktilo Sirimalle Chettu" and "Ala Vaikunthapurramllo". Such stories have been attempted numerous times by our top stars, including Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, and Allu Arjun. So it appears to be a very familiar setup for a Telugu audience.

Despite its familiarity, "Vaarasudu" cannot be dismissed casually. Vamshi Paidipally's handling of emotional sequences and actor Vijay's performance both succeed in keeping our attention in many places. While film provides dejavu feeling, it has nice moments as well.

Vijay's attempts to reintegrate his brothers into their family, as well as his scenes with Sarath Kumar, will warm your heart. The second half contains an equal amount of mass elements and comedy. The boardroom comedy is superb.

Vijay's fantastic form, comedy timing, and family emotions are all pluses. Another plus is the rich visuals. The climax is also handled well, and it declares a message that we all have one family, and no matter how imperfect it is, we must be united.

However, the film suffers not only from a routine story and screenplay, but also from a weak villain (Prakash Raj's character is ineffective) and a poor romantic track. More importantly, the film's pace is excruciatingly slow, and it runs for nearly three hours. The film's main antagonist is the editor.

The sequences between mother and son played by Jayasudha and Vijay are not that effective.

Overall, "Vaarasudu" is a Tamil adaptation of a number of popular Telugu family dramas. It looks like a lavishly shot TV show at times. It does, however, make a better watch for this festival season, especially after a heavy dose of action films earlier this week.

Bottom Line: Beaten but bearable

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Movie Name : Family Star

Release Date : April 5, 2024

123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5

Starring: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, Jagapathi Babu, Vasuki, Abhinaya, Vennela Kishore and others

Director: Parasuram Petla

Producers: Dil Raju

Music Directors: Gopi Sundar

Cinematographer: KU Mohanan

Editor: Marthand KVenkatesh

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Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur starrer The Family Star hit screens today amidst huge expectations. Delve into our review to know how it is.

Govardhan (Vijay Deverakonda) is an architect from a modest background, dedicated to supporting his brothers and their families. The arrival of Indu (Mrunal Thakur), a student, as a tenant in his home marks a significant turning point in his life. However, when everything seems to be going smoothly, Govardhan is confronted with a shocking revelation from Indu. Who is she, and what is her connection to his life? The answers to these questions unfold as the story progresses, which needs to be experienced on the big screen.

Plus Points:

Vijay Deverakonda entertains as a middle-class man, embodying the thoughts and behaviours typical of that societal stratum. His performance in family scenes is commendable.

Mrunal Thakur excels in her role as Indu, effectively portraying the character’s evolution before and after the interval. The lead pair’s on-screen chemistry adds charm to the proceedings.

The songs are well-composed and visually appealing on the big screen. Additionally, intermittent comedy adds to the overall enjoyment.

Minus Points:

One would anticipate compelling emotional scenes in this genre. However, the film falls short in delivering such moments. Despite Dil Raju’s claim of Family Star being a substantial love story, it fails to leave a lasting impression.

While there is potential for emotional depth, the movie primarily lacks it. Parasuram Petla’s minimal focus on the screenplay makes several scenes feel drawn out.

The placement of songs feels inappropriate, and Gopi Sundar’s background score lacks impact. The second half pales compared to the first, with a few scenes diminishing the viewing experience.

The comedy fails to elicit sufficient laughter, with Vennela Kishore’s talent being underutilized. Jagapathi Babu’s limited screen time and the fleeting presence of other characters further weaken the narrative. Also, there are a few loopholes in the script.

Technical Aspects:

Parasuram Petla’s direction and screenplay fail to engage, lacking strength and cohesion. Gopi Sundar’s music, though satisfactory in songs, falls short in enhancing key moments. While cinematography and production values are decent, editing could be improved for a better narrative flow.

On the whole, The Family Star entertains to a certain extent. Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur deliver fine performances. However, the film’s slow-paced screenplay, lack of emotional depth, ineffective background score, and weak storyline are the notable drawbacks. If you can overlook these aspects, it may still be worth a watch this weekend.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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