Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya had a narrow escape from the film 'Family Star' after he turned down the script due to creative differences with director Parasuram. Instead, Vijay Deverakonda was approached for the role, but unfortunately, the film has been a massive flop for him. A filmmaker who has worked with Deverakonda believes that his script sense is his undoing and suggests that he should focus on growing as an actor.
Naga Chaitanya, on the other hand, is grateful for the opportunity to have avoided the film. He recently made his streaming debut with the series 'Dhootha' and has an upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual release titled 'Custody'.
'Family Star', starring Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur, has performed poorly at the box office on its 10th day. The film has received lukewarm appreciation and is struggling to break even. The film's collections in different regions are as follows: Nizam - [Nizam collection], Ceeded - [Ceeded collection], Guntur - [Guntur collection], Krishna - [Krishna collection], Nellore - [Nellore collection]. The film features Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, Vasuki, Hattangadi, Kishore, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyansha in lead roles. It is directed by Parasuram and co-written by Venkateswara and Tinnanuri. The film is produced by Dil Raju.
'Dil' Raju incurred heavy losses with the film 'Family Star'. The film had a budget of 90 Cr, exceeding the initial budget of 60-65 Cr. The film did not perform well at the box office and received negative reviews. Dil Raju was only able to recover half of the budget from non-theatrical sources. He expected the film to perform like 'Geetha Govindam' and generate profits from theatrical revenues. However, the film opened with disastrous numbers, resulting in losses for all buyers. Dil Raju himself released the film in Nizam and Uttarandhra, but still incurred a loss of more than 10 Cr. He now needs to compensate the distributors who lost more than 2/3 of their investments.
In a recent interview, Lakshmi Manchu, daughter of Mohan Babu and sister of Vishnu Manchu, opened up about the patriarchal struggles she has faced in the South Indian film industry. She revealed that her family was a significant obstacle in her acting career, as her father did not want her to become an actor. Lakshmi believes that in the South Indian film industry, men are generally not comfortable with actresses who are related to male actors either as sisters or daughters. She stated that she has faced more challenges due to being a woman, unlike her brother who had easier access to opportunities. Lakshmi emphasized that patriarchy is a widespread issue not confined to the South Indian film industry but prevalent across the country.
Aditya Raj Kapoor, the son of Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali, is the most unsuccessful actor in the Kapoor family. Despite not having any hits at the box office, he achieved a unique feat by becoming the first male graduate from the Kapoor family. Aditya Raj Kapoor completed a course in Philosophy from the Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2023. He is the only Kapoor to have graduated from college.
Jackie Shroff, fondly known as 'Jaggu Dada', shared a touching anecdote about his early days with wife Ayesha Shroff during a conversation with his daughter, Krishna Shroff. Reflecting on their initial encounter, Jackie revealed the challenges he faced when meeting Ayesha's family for the first time. He described his outfit as worn-out and his overall look as unkempt, acknowledging that no mother would readily accept him as a potential son-in-law. Despite the initial setback, Jackie expressed his determination to win over Ayesha's family. To impress Ayesha's parents, especially her mother, Jackie decided to tidy up his appearance and change his style of dressing. Eventually, after refining his look and demeanor, Jackie approached Ayesha's family again, seeking their approval for marriage. Over time, Jackie's personality and sense of style won over Ayesha's mother, paving the way for their eventual marriage. This candid revelation sheds light on the challenges faced by Jackie and Ayesha in their early relationship, highlighting the importance of perseverance and determination in overcoming obstacles.