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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paranthu Po review: Shiva and Ram's musical road, Comedy wins hearts online
The director Ram, who is well-known for his emotionally intense dramas, has taken a refreshing detour with 'Paranthu Po,' a musical road comedy that hit theatres on July 4, 2025. The movie is starring Shiva, Grace Antony, and child actor Mithul Ryan, the film has quickly become a talking point on social media, with netizens praising its warmth, humor, and emotional depth. Plot 'Paranthu Po' follows the story of Anbu, an energetic 8-year-old boy living in a cramped Chennai apartment with his overworked parents, Gokul played by Shiva and Glory portrayed by Grace Antony. As they are struggling to balance EMIs and parenting, the couple often leaves Anbu alone with his toys and online classes. A spontaneous road trip between father and son becomes the actual heart of the film, as they meet strangers, landscapes, and life lessons that reshape their bond once and for all. Netizens react: 'So heartwarming, poignant, and funny' Social media platform lit up with praise for the film. One user wrote, 'Who would've thought Ram would team up with an actor like Shiva and give a movie like Paranthu Po. So heartwarming, poignant, and funny. Cinema.' Another fan shared their excitement after a chance encounter with the director: 'Went 3BHK, had an option to watch Paranthu Po in Sathyam or Palazzo, chose Palazzo… guess what. Met Ram and hugged him.' A third viewer summed up the film's charm saying, '#ParanthuPo is light, beautiful, and musical. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nhà tiền chế 2025: Lựa chọn nhà ở giá cả phải chăng (Xem ngay) Nomad's Notebook Nhấp vào đây Undo As always, Ram covers heavy topics, but this time he blends them with humor. The hills and trees feel like characters themselves. Grace, Shiva, and the kid Anbu deliver fabulous performances.' Music, visuals, and performances shine The film's music which is composed by Santhosh Dhayanidhi with background score by Yuvan Shankar Raja, has been praised for enhancing the emotional beats of the story. Cinematographer NK Ekambaram and editor Mathi VS bring a defining quality to the visuals, capturing the lush landscapes of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. A new side of Shiva Known for his comedic timing in 'Tamizh Padam,' Shiva's performance as a guilt-ridden but loving father has been described as his 'best so far' by early reviewers. His chemistry with Mithul Ryan, who plays Anbu, anchors the film's emotional core. What's next? Following its theatrical release, 'Paranthu Po' is expected to stream on JioHotstar, with satellite rights secured by Vijay TV and Colors Tamil. The film had its international premiere earlier this year at the International Film Festival Rotterdam under the Limelight section.
Pink Villa
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Paranthu Po Twitter Review: Here's what netizens have to say about Shiva starrer film directed by Ram
Paranthu Po starring Shiva in the lead hit the big screens on July 4, 2025. As the movie makes its way to the audience, netizens have taken to their social media handles to express their opinions. Paranthu Po Twitter review: What do netizens have to say? Taking to X (formerly Twitter), one user said, 'Who would've thought Ram to team up with an actor like Shiva and give a movie like Paranthu Po. So heartwarming, poignant, and funny. Cinema.' Another user expressed how he decided to watch Paranthu Po and met director Ram, 'Went 3bhk, had an option to watch Paranthu Po in Sathyam or Palazzo, chose Palazzo.. guess what. Met Ram and hugged him.' A netizen went as far as to say, '#paranthupo is light, beautiful, and musical. As always, Ram covers heavy topics, but this time he blends them with humor. The hills and trees feel like characters themselves, traveling along in the movie. Grace, Shiva, and the kid Anbu deliver fabulous performances.' From the looks of it, Paranthu Po seems to have managed to satisfy a variety of audiences. About Paranthu Po Paranthu Po is a musical road comedy featuring the story of Anbu, an 8-year-old boy who is an energetic child. As he lives in the city with his parents, Gokul and Glory, his father and mother strive hard to provide for him, balancing EMIs and other payments. The movie presented Tamizh Padam fame Shiva in the lead role with an ensemble cast of actors like Mithul Ryan, Grace Antony, Anjali, Vijay Yesudas, Aju Varghese, and many more in key roles. Paranthu Po is directed by Peranbu's helmer Ram, who also wrote and co-produced the venture. As Santhosh Dhayanidhi handled the tracks, Yuvan Shankar Raja did his magic on the background scores. The film's cinematography and editing were handled by NK Ekambaram and Mathi VS, respectively.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shiva: If someone wants to make a serious film with me, I'm game
'My race is with myself, and my ultimate aim is to entertain people,' says actor Shiva . In a chat with us, he shares about acting in Ram's Paranthu Po, which premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) earlier this year, about choosing serious roles, memes comparing him to Rohit Sharma , and more… 'I told Ram sir, 'I respect you, but let's not do a film together' Elaborating on his collaboration with Ram in Paranthu Po, the actor says, "Unlike others, I was scared when Ram sir approached me to share Paranthu Po's story. I told him, 'I have a lot of respect for you, but let's not do a film together because our genres are completely different.' His films are raw and a bit sad, while my films are the exact opposite. Later, when he narrated the film's story, I realised that it will be a feel-good film. ' Shiva says, with confidence, that he will reunite with Ram again. "He has discussed around 50 stories with me. We will work together on some of them in the future,' he says. 'I'm scared when I see memes comparing me with Rohit Sharma' Ask him about the memes that compare him with Rohit Sharma due to the similarities in their appearance, and Shiva states, "I'm scared when I see memes comparing me to Rohit Sharma. He is a great cricketer, and he has nothing to do with me. There are scenes of me playing cricket in my films, and when a real match happens, those scenes are taken and made into memes." 'We got a standing ovation in a packed theatre in Rotterdam' Shiva shares that he was extremely happy with the response that Paranthu Po received at the IFFR. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He tells us, "It was my first time at a film festival. Paranthu Po was screened at a 650-seat theatre, one of the biggest in the fest, and all the seats were taken. Most people in the audience were non-Indians, and we got a standing ovation. It was due to Ram sir's goodwill." 'I wondered whether Kalakalappu would work, but it became a superhit' The actor opines that no one can predict how a film will turn out and says, 'No one does a film knowing that it will bomb. Pushkar & Gayatri's Va: Quarter Cutting (2010), a film I worked hard for, was not understood when it was released. On the other hand, I wondered whether Kalakalappu (2012) would work, but it became a superhit. Initially, I thought I could predict how a film would turn out, but I have realised there are various factors at play which determine how a film would do. ' 'Tamizh Padam 3 will happen very soon' The actor's biggest hit Tamizh Padam turns 15 this year, and Shiva tells us that there will surely be a third film in the franchise. He says, 'When I worked on Tamizh Padam, it felt like I was working on something new, like how it did with Chennai 600028. We did that film with the confidence that the audience will welcome new content. Tamizh Padam 3 will happen very soon." 'I 100% have plans to direct in the future' Shiva is all for doing serious films as long as they don't make the audience shed tears. "Usually, I get roles where I'm unemployed. A producer approaching me says, 'Let's do a film like Kalakalappu, Chennai 600028 or Tamizh Padam.' To do a serious film with me is a risk for the producer because, at the end of the day, this is a business. But if someone is ready to do it, then I'm game. I will make sure the film isn't too sad. People already face a lot of issues, so why make them cry when they come to the theatre? I do films for the audience,' he says. 'I grew up watching Kamal sir, so getting to see him act in Aalavandhan was a big deal for me' One of the actor's earliest film appearances was in Kamal Haasan's Aalavandhan (2001). Reminiscing about working in that film, he shares, 'I grew up watching Kamal sir, and on the set, I was watching him act in person. It was a big deal for me. I was scared of him back then, but I have spoken to him a lot since.' 'I don't say double-meaning dialogues' I don't say double-meaning dialogues. Right from Chennai 600028, I realised that it's OK if I make fun of myself, but I shouldn't hurt anyone else with my jokes.
