| Paruvu | |
|---|---|
 Official release poster | |
| Genre | Crime Thriller |
| Written by | Siddharth Naidu |
| Directed by | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati |
| Starring | Nagendra Babu Naresh Agastya Nivetha Pethuraj |
| Music by | Shravan Bharadwaj |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lakshmi Saranya Potla |
| Producers | L. S. Vishnu Prasad Susmitha Konidela |
| Cinematography | Vidya Sagar Chinta |
| Editor | Viplav Nyshadam |
| Running time | 30-40 minutes |
| Production company | Gold Box Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
Paruvu (transl. Honour) is an Indian Telugu-language crime thriller streaming television series written by Siddharth Naidu who have co-directed with Rajashekar Vadlapati. Produced by L. S. Vishnu Prasad and Susmitha Konidela through Gold Box Entertainment,[1][2] Pavan Sadineni worked as additional dialogue writer and, additional screenwriter along with Hussai Sha Kiran Satyavolu and Bharan Kumar Dandamudi, for the latter.
The series featured Nagendra Babu, Naresh Agastya and Nivetha Pethuraj in primary roles.[3] Paruvu is based on the honour killings in India and explores the socio-political dynamics of the Amaravati (Vijayawada–Guntur) region.[4] It was premiered on 14 June 2024 on ZEE5, and received positive review for it's writing and performance of the leads.[5][6]
Synopsis[edit]
Back in their hometown, a dark secret awaits, forcing them to fight for their lives. Trapped in a web of clan rivalries, fueled by pride, politics, and social status, they face a desperate struggle. With only their wits and a touch of luck, they must survive a dangerous 24 hours. Unforeseen twists and turns threaten not only their existence but also the core of their community.
Cast[edit]
- Nagendra Babu as MLA Rammayya[7]
- Naresh Agastya as Sudheer[8]
- Nivetha Pethuraj as Pallavi "Dolly"
- Bindu Madhavi as Queen Kavya (extended cameo appearance)
- Amit Tiwari as Kalloji
- Sunil Kommisetty as Chandrasekhar "Chandu"
- Rajkumar Kasireddy as ASI Chakravarthi
- Moin as ASI K. Anirudh Kumar "Babji"
- Praneetha Patnaik as Swathi
- Dil Ramesh as Subhasham
- Sammeta Gandhi as Bose
- DD Srnivas as father of Pallavi
- Akash Surathu as Abhi
- Raviteja Mahadasyam as Vikram
- Namrata as Jahnavi
- Bindu Chandramouli as Radha
- Anil Teja as Ranga
- Srikar Jandhyala as Akhilesh; grandson of Ramayya
Production[edit]
The series was announced as a part of ZEE5s future slate of content in June 2022.[9][10] Well known filmmaker Pavan Sadineni stepped in as the show runner for the series.[11][12]
Episodes[edit]
| Episode | Title | Directed by | Written by | Date of Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Invisible Trap" | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati | Siddharth Naidu | 14 June 2024 |
| 2 | "Connecting The Dots" | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati | Siddharth Naidu | 14 June 2024 |
| 3 | "Few Desperate Measures" | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati | Siddharth Naidu | 14 June 2024 |
| 4 | "A Shot In The Dark" | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati | Siddharth Naidu | 14 June 2024 |
| 5 | "Justice For All" | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati | Siddharth Naidu | 14 June 2024 |
| 6 | "Art of Manipulation" | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati | Siddharth Naidu | 14 June 2024 |
| 7 | "An Unforgivable Act" | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati | Siddharth Naidu | 14 June 2024 |
| 8 | "The Missing Peace" | Siddharth Naidu Rajashekar Vadlpati | Siddharth Naidu | 14 June 2024 |
Release[edit]
The series is scheduled for a worldwide release on 14 June 14, 2024.[13] It was also dubbed and released in Tamil.[14]
Reception[edit]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu gave a highly positive review and wrote that "Paruvu is an engrossing drama that explores socio-economic-political divides in Andhra Pradesh, helped by solid writing and performances".[15] 123Telugu gave a rating of 3.25 out of 5 and wrote similarly that, "The series benefits from solid writing and mesmerizing performances of Nivetha Pethuraj, Naresh Agastya, Naga Babu, and Praneetha Patnaik".[16]
References[edit]
- ^ "ZEE5 and Sushmita Konidela bring Paruvu web-series". NTVEnglish.com.
- ^ "Chiranjeevi's daughter Sushmita's Paruvu webseries trailer intriguing". indiaglitz.com.
- ^ "Paruvu trailer: Nivetha Pethuraj and Naresh Agastya headline the thriller-drama series about honour killing". CinemaExpress.com.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (12 June 2024). "'Paruvu', a web series that emerged from honour killings in Andhra Pradesh, say directors Siddharth Naidu and Rajashekar Vadlapati". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Paruvu on OTT: Telugu crime thriller to premiere on ZEE5 June 14". TheStatesman.com.
- ^ "'Paruvu' trailer: The hunted become the hunter in ZEE5's thrilling series on honour killing". thehindu.com.
- ^ "Niharika Konidela on Zee5's Paruvu - I cannot wait to see dad in a shocking new avatar". ottplay.com.
- ^ "Paruvu: Why Naresh Agastya's role in Nivetha Pethuraj's ZEE5 series is much-awaited". ottplay.com.
- ^ "ZEE5 Global Unveils 11-Strong Slate Of Telugu Originals And Movies". deadline.com. 14 June 2022.
- ^ "We have boosted our investments for South market and stand open to collaborate with creators: Manish Kalra, ZEE5". medianews4u.com. 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Paruvu: ZEE5 coming up with a New Telugu Web Series". idreampost.com.
- ^ "Zee5 gearing up with a gritty Telugu web series - Cast, genre, and release date details are here". ottplay.com.
- ^ "Telugu series Paruvu to be out on this date". webindia123.com.
- ^ "Nivetha Pethuraj: நிவேதா பெத்துராஜ் போட்ட போலீஸ் டிராமா?.. அந்த வெப்சீரிஸின் தமிழ் டிரெய்லர் இதோ!". filmibeat.com (in Tamil).
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (14 June 2024). "'Paruvu' web series review: This socio-political drama is a binge-worthy addition to the Telugu digital space". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Paruvu Telugu Movie Review". 123telugu.com. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.