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Can billionaire star kid sustain in industry?

Kireeti Reddy, son of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, is making his Telugu film debut with Junior.

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   17 July 2025 12:42 PM IST
Can billionaire star kid sustain in industry?
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The film industry is usually filled with superstars and their descendants. And now we are witnessing a surge in the number of entries from star families, and rich billionaires. Once such entry is ready, who happens to be the son of mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy.

Kireeti Reddy, son of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, is making his Telugu film debut with Junior. The film is being released on a large scale with big promotions, a star cast including Sreeleela and Genelia, music by Devi Sri Prasad, and visuals by top cinematographer Senthil Kumar. Even star director Rajamouli attended the pre-release event, showing strong industry support.

The article compares Kireeti’s entry to that of Nikhil Kumaraswamy, another politician’s son, who made a grand debut in 2016 with Jaguar. Despite the big budget and promotions, Nikhil could not make a mark in the industry. The question now is: will Kireeti be any different?

With over 1000 screens across Telugu states and high expectations, Junior is getting a big launch. But success in the film industry depends on how the audience receives it. Even with a great team and promotion, a film needs strong content to connect with people.

Everything now depends on the film’s performance after its release. If Junior does well, Kireeti may have a future in the industry. If not, it may be difficult for him to continue. The next few days will be very important for his career.