The industry circles in Tollywood are surprised by the developments regarding the results of Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur’s Family Star. Videos of Dil Raju taking feedback from the audience at the theatres have gone viral on social media and show how passionate the ace producer is about his work. Also, it gives an idea of how much Dil Raju loved this middle-class story more than the hero Vijay Devarakonda and director Parasuram.
There is nothing wrong with being ambitious because it is a unique film. However, the ground level situation is different, and it is seen that Tillu Square tickets are sold way better than Family Star on Book My Show. On the other hand, the other Telugu dubbed version of Manjummel Boys has started to see housefuls in many places. So, it is a tense time for Family Star.
Sunday and Monday are crucial for Family Star to generate as much revenue as possible, given the Ugadi festival holiday on Tuesday. But competitors may cash in on them. Dil Raju’s persistence as a producer to make his film more accessible is not wrong. This commitment becomes worthwhile only when it turns into revenue.
The audience does not make decisions based on his words alone. Public talk cannot be stopped or controlled by anyone. If there is strength in the content, it should not be forgotten that Dil Raju’s Balagam created records in Nizam and the industry supported him big time. It is sad to see Dil Raju fighting the promotional race all alone, and we wish that his efforts bear fruits and that the occupancy of Family Star increases in the days to come.