Updated 18 July 2025 at 12:07 IST

Junior X Review: Debutant Kireeti Reddy Steals The Limelight From Sreeleela, Netizens Compare Actor To Jr NTR

Junior: The film marks the debut of Kireeti Reddy alongside Sreeleela. It also marks the return of Genelia D'Souza to the Telugu film industry after 23 years.

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A poster of Junior.
A poster of Junior. | Image: Instagram

Junior X Review: Sreeleela and debutant Kireeti Reddy starrer has finally hit the theatres on July 18. The film, which is released in Telugu and Kannada, marks the return of Genelia D'Souza after 13 years in Tollywood. While Sreeleela and Genelia have become big names in Indian cinema, Kireeti was able to overpower their image with his impeccable dance moves and acting performance in the movie.

Is Junior worth the money?

The early cinemagoers watched the first show of the movie and penned their reviews on social media handles, hailing Kireeti's performance in the movie. A user wrote, "Kireeti as a debutant is a showstopper! His electrifying dance moves lit up the screen with unmatched energy & grace. His precision in fight sequences was thrilling & the ease in his acting is absolutely captivating. With this stellar start, he has a bright future."

Many hailed Kireeti's dance moves and compared him to Jr NTR, who is known for his dancing skills. A user shared a clip from the movie and wrote, "Dance Moves & Body Flexibility. Acham Tiger Ni Chustunatlu Undhi. True @tarak9999 Fanboy @KireetiOfficial. #Junior."

Another wrote a detailed review of the movie. "Entertaining 1st half followed by emotional 2nd half... Junior is a perfect commercial entertainer with a perfect blend of comedy, action and emotion. Kireeti surprises in his debut with mature performance and energetic dance movies. If you bear a few slow parts in second half and weak villain character, its definitely a good watch for weekend, especially father son emotions were presented beautifully," read the post.

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"You've resembled #NTR with your speed moves @KireetiOfficial. What a start to your career - channeling the greatest in the game!" wrote another.

Among all the positive reviews, there was a viewer who was unimpressed by Kireeti. "When a film tries to highlight a debutant, it needs to be simple and effective. Trying to project him as a big star will always backfire. #Junior is an all mixed fruit juice, with many films being brought in to make this one film with no proper character building or emotional connect. It just feels like a tiring exercise to get through," read the post.

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"What an outstanding Energy Dance, fights & performance of @KireetiOfficial superb... Good come back for @geneliad," read a post.

All about Junior

A young man named Junior sets out in search of meaningful memories that might transform his relationship with his father. His journey leads to a discovery that could change their dynamic in unexpected ways. The film stars V Ravichandran, Rao Ramesh and Sudharani in supporting roles.

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Published By : Niharika Sanjeeiv

Published On: 18 July 2025 at 12:07 IST