The Family Star

2024 2h 35m TE

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4.3

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★4.3TMDB · 21

FamilyRomanceComedyDramaAction

Synopsis

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Govardhan, a devoted architect from Hyderabad, juggles supporting his extended family while seeking a partner who understands his commitments. When he discovers Indu thesis on his family, he challenges her, leading to unexpected twists as they navigate misunderstandings and eventually find love amidst sacrifice and understanding

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vijay Deverakonda
Govardhan
Mrunal Thakur
Indu
Rohini Hattangadi
Govardhan's grandmother
Vasuki Anand
Govardhan's Sister-in-Law
Abhinaya
Govardhan's Sister-in-Law
Ravi Prakash
Govardhan's Elder brother
Raja Chembolu
Govardhan's Elder Brother
Jagapati Babu
Indu's father

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Parasuram Petla
Writers: Vasu Varma, Parasuram Petla
Languages: Telugu
Countries: India

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 155 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Parasuram Petla, shot by K.U. Mohanan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gopi Sundar. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Marthand K Venkatesh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

ERA

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Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur and Rohini Hattangadi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt26655108 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Parasuram Petla directs. K.U. Mohanan behind the camera. Gopi Sundar scores. Marthand K Venkatesh cuts. Produced in India. Dialogue in Telugu.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Clocks in at 155 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Directed by Parasuram Petla, shot by K.U. Mohanan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Gopi Sundar. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marthand K Venkatesh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur and Rohini Hattangadi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt26655108 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.