🎬 'Paranthu Po' is a heartwarming Tamil Road Musical Comedy which encourages you to halt for a second and appreciate life in all its simplicity. The film is directed by Ram and stars Mirchi Shiva, Grace Antony alongside child actor Mithul Ryan. Unlike any of Ram’s prior works, this film is refreshing and much lighter compared to his intense style of storytelling.
🌟 What’s the story?
- Gokul (Shiva), an entrepreneur in his thirties, is struggling to make ends meet while supporting his wife Glory, a saree-shop owner. The couple seems to be perpetually exhausted and living from paycheck to paycheck.
- Anbu (Mithul Ryan), their son, is hyperactive and extremely energetic. He is unable to cope with the monotony of elite schooling and a rigid timetable of extracurricular activities.
- The self-discovery trip culminates in whimsical and adventurous moments when Glory heads to Coimbatore for an expo. Gokul along with Anbu spontaneously decides to hit the road.
🎠Performances
- Shiva as Gokul is brilliant and seems effortless as a loving yet tired father trying to keep balance in a chaotic household, laughing yet emotionally drained.
- Grace Antony is delightful as Glory, bringing warmth to the role of a busy mother multitasking with emotional ranges and comedic timing as well.
- Mithul Ryan captures the wonder and nostalgia of childhood brilliantly as Anbu without crossing the line into being overly iacting.
🎶 Soundtrack and Visuals
- As part of the score, both Santhosh Dhayanidhi and Yuvan Shankar Raja have composed songs that evoke emotions. Santhosh has nursery rhymes, simple and easy to sing.
- The work of cinematographer NK Ekambaram incorporates bathe the film in war
