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**Headline: Kireeti Reddy’s Debut Film ‘Junior’ Receives Mixed Reactions After Premiere Shows**

**Hyderabad, India** – “Junior,” the highly anticipated debut film starring Kireeti Reddy, son of prominent industrialist and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, premiered this week to mixed reactions. The film, which also stars Sree Leela as the female lead and features Genelia D’Souza in a key role alongside veteran actors like Ravichandran and Rao Ramesh, is set for its worldwide release on July 18th.

Early reviews following the premiere shows highlight Kireeti Reddy’s strengths in dance and action sequences. Many viewers are praising his energetic dance moves, drawing comparisons to his idol, “Man of Masses” NTR. Social media has been abuzz with clips of his dance performance, particularly in the song “Viral Vayyari,” with fans calling it a “Paisa Vasool” moment. He has also been commended for his performance in action sequences.

However, the film itself is receiving a more lukewarm reception. Audience members cited a predictable and formulaic storyline as a key weakness. While the first half of the film is described as a commercial entertainer, the second half reportedly leans heavily on emotional drama, with some viewers finding the narrative repetitive and the villain character underdeveloped.

“While Kireeti Reddy shines in his debut with impressive dance and action, the movie struggles with a conventional narrative,” one Twitter user posted.

Despite the mixed reviews, music director Devi Sri Prasad’s soundtrack, especially the song “Viral Vayyari,” is expected to be a hit. The chemistry between Kireeti Reddy and Sree Leela in the dance numbers has also been noted as a positive aspect of the film.

Whether Kireeti Reddy’s performance will be enough to overcome the perceived weaknesses of the plot remains to be seen. The film’s success is also important for Sree Leela, and it remains to be seen if this film will work for her. “Junior” will release worldwide on Friday.

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