Paranthu Po

<p>Anbu, an 8-year-old, city-bred boy is notorious, sporty, and energetic, rightfully to his age, as his parents Gokul and Glory strive to give the best to him. They are your average upper-middle-class family who wants to make their big ends meet with their EMIs, strive hard day and night so their children can afford a life of comfort, and have their own quirks and shortcomings. But a day of adventure waits for Gokul and Anbu as the latter antics and childishness land the duo in a path that is filled with sunflowers, good hearts, and some healthy portions of lies and hill climbing. Began production in 2023, next directorial venture’s title was revealed in mid-January 2025 starring and Mithul Ryan in the lead roles alongside , , , and others in important roles. The film marks the Tamil debut of both Aju Varghese and Grace Antony. The film is produced Seven Seas and Seven Hills Productions, GKS Bros Productions and presented by . The film has cinematography handled by , while the editing is handled by Mathi V. S. The soundtrack is composed by in his maiden collaboration with , while Ram’s regular collaborator will score the background for the film. The album consists of 23 songs. The first single titled “Sunflower” was released on 23 May 2025. The second single “Daddy Romba Paavam” was released on 16 June 2025. The third single “Kashtam Vandhaa” was released on 24 June 2025. was premiered on 4 February 2025 at the (IFFR) 2025 under the Limelight section. is scheduled for a theatrical release on 4 July 2025, while the worldwide theatrical rights have been acquired by Romeo Pictures. is set to be released in theaters followed by online streaming on , while the date is yet to be announced. The satellite rights were acquired by and . Abhinav Subramanian of gave 4/5 stars and wrote, “Paranthu Po finds its rhythm in life’s unplanned detours. It’s a film that understands how the smallest adventures can leave the biggest impressions, especially when viewed through a child’s insistent eyes and filtered through a father’s weary but willing heart”. Anusha Sundar of gave 4/5 stars and wrote, “There is a lot to like in the film, which is light, interesting, adventurous, beautiful, has food for thought, but moreover brims with innocence. The film, much like its title, wants you to fly away for a moment, to shed the manmade constraints built by the society, and take a breather to feel life. But if that sounds a little more tedious, then watch Paranthu Po and taste life once again”. Avinash Ramachandran of gave 4/5 stars and wrote, “And when finally, the film ends with a conversation about home, family, parenting, loving, and being loved, you understand what Paranthu Po truly means. It isn’t to fly away from responsibility or consumerism or globalisation or troubles or bottled emotions, or even crumbling aspirations. It is to fly away from the pressure of fitting in. It is to fly away to a land of hope on a tourist visa. Yes, we have to return to a sobering reality, but it is not wrong to escape into a world of happiness, hope, and goodness. Just like the movies… Like Ram’s movies”. Janani K of gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, “‘Paranthu Po’ is a beautiful documentation of a cute little family with important lessons on parenting, self-discovery and the importance of pausing and looking at your life instead of giving into the rat race”.</p>