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**Headline: Kireeti Reddy’s Debut Film “Junior” Receives Mixed Reception**

**Hyderabad, India – July 19, 2025** – “Junior,” the highly anticipated debut film starring Kireeti Reddy, son of prominent politician Gali Janardhan Reddy, has been released in Kannada and Telugu across over 1,000 screens worldwide. The film, co-starring Sreeleela and featuring Genelia Deshmukh, is directed by Radha Krishna Reddy and produced by Rajani Korrapati.

Early reviews, including one from 123telugu.com, which gave the film a 2.75/5 rating, suggest a mixed reception. The film tells the story of Abhi (Kireeti Reddy), a college student who becomes entangled in the life of his internship supervisor, Vijay Soujanya (Genelia Deshmukh), after uncovering a secret from her past.

Reviewers are praising Kireeti Reddy’s performance, noting his confidence, dancing ability, and potential for a successful career. V. Ravichandran is also being recognized for his portrayal of Abhi’s father. Sreeleela’s dancing skills, particularly in the song “Viral Vayyari,” are highlighted as a positive aspect.

However, the film is criticized for its predictable storyline, reliance on genre tropes, and underutilization of its supporting cast, including Sreeleela, Genelia Deshmukh, Achyuth Kumar and Satya.. Critics have noted that the storyline has elements of films that have been seen before. The second half of the movie tries to show emotion, but often lacks realism and consistency.

“While ‘Junior’ offers a polished showcase for Kireeti Reddy’s talents, it falters with a familiar plot and inconsistent writing,” the 123telugu.com review stated.

While the film boasts impressive production values and cinematography by K. K. Senthil Kumar, and music by Devi Sri Prasad it may appeal to audiences seeking a lighthearted, debut-hero vehicle. However, viewers are advised to manage their expectations. The film’s success will likely hinge on Kireeti Reddy’s future script choices.

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