The much-awaited debut of Kireeti Reddy has finally arrived as his film ‘Junior’ hit the big screens today. Co-starring Sreeleela and Genelia D’Souza, the comedy entertainer opened to decent reviews, with fans taking to social media to share their first impressions.As audiences flocked to theatres, the initial reactions indicate a fairly positive response to Kireeti’s debut, even though opinions on the story and overall treatment remain mixed.
Kireeti Reddy wins praise for his debut film ‘Junior’
For a debutant, Kireeti seems to have been liked by the audience. His dance skills and ease on screen are being widely appreciated by moviegoers. One enthusiastic fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “#Kireeti as a debutant is a showstopper! His electrifying dance moves lit up the screen with unmatched energy & grace. His precision in fight sequences were thrilling & the ease in his acting is absolutely captivating. With this stellar start he has a bright future”Another user praised the young actor for a well rounded performance, “#Junior A perfect commercial entertainer with blend of comedy, Action & Emotion @KireetiOfficial Outstanding @geneliad Solid @sreeleela14 Decent @ThisIsDSP Songs & BGM Terrific is Top notch & Production values are mind blowing”Another tweet reads, “Junior Movie Review … Junior movie Average movie 1st off ok regular 1st off and 2nd off emotional 2nd off Dsp music is good Kireeti acting good So happy to see Genelia garuni Mali choodam it’s Decent movie” Another shared, “Good movie with great production values. Acting and dancing kummesedu. Viral vayari on screen Good Debut film for kireeti. #Junior”.Another viewer shared, “#Junior -Decent watch Blockbuster debut for our co-fan @KireetiOfficial bro #Kireeti delivers a confident debut with decent screen presence, solid dancing, and surprising emotional depth. This is a decent debut film with enough heart to keep you watching”
What worked and what didn’t with ‘Junior’
While Kireeti has impressed the audience with his confidence and dance moves, some viewers felt the story lacked novelty. ‘Junior’ the launchpad for Kireeti does a decent job in the first half, effectively showcasing the debutant hero. The story and its treatment feel outdated, offering little novelty. Barring the interval block, there’s hardly anything compelling in terms of storytelling.”
Sreeleela and Genelia add charm in ‘Junior’
Netizens also mentioned that Sreeleela, as always, brought her infectious energy and sparkling screen presence, especially in the first half of the movie. Her dance numbers were called major crowd-pullers. Meanwhile, Genelia D’Souza, making her return to Telugu cinema after years, delivered an impact and emotional performance.The film directed by Radhakrishna Reddy, also stars V. Ravichandran, Rao Ramesh and others in key roles. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
