First Day BO Collection: Vijay Deverakonda's Family Star

Amid mixed reviews, "Family Star" seems to have fared better than the much-hyped "Liger" on its opening day. Despite aggressive promotion since the trailer release, "Liger" faced underwhelming bookings and negative reception from US premiere shows.

Unlike "Liger," which saw a significant drop in occupancy after the initial buzz, "Family Star" maintained impressive attendance. This stability could be attributed to various factors, such as the absence of major competing releases, Vijay Deverakonda's popularity, trust in Dil Raju's content, or the summer holidays.

The consistent occupancy in night shows has revived hope for the makers of "Family Star." To build on this momentum, the lead actors, Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur, along with producer Dil Raju, plan to make surprise visits to the USA starting tomorrow.

Despite modest opening-day collections, the sustained interest in "Family Star" comes as a relief to the filmmakers. Directed by Parasuram, the movie portrays a middle-class man's romantic journey with a wealthy girl.