Parandhu Po’ Set for Grand release on J uly 4 – Director Ram’s Feel-Good Journe y Takes Flight!
The upcoming Tamil feature film ‘Parand hu Po’, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ram, is all set to hit the screens on July 4 by the popular production and distrib ution house Romeo pictures. Produced by Jio Studios, GKS Productions, Seven Seas, and Seven Hills Productions, the film promises to be a heartwarming cine matic experience celebrating familial b onds, emotional growth, and childlike w onder
Parandhu Po stars Mirchi Shiva, Grace A ntony, Master Mithun Riyan, Anjali, Aju Varghese, and Vijay Yesudas, with a spe cial musical contribution by actor Siddh arth, who lends his voice to one of the so ngs. The film explores themes of connec tion and emotional reconciliation betwe en a father and son, while painting a bro ader picture of family, humor, and life’s q uiet moments. Highlights from the Press Meet
Speaking at the event, Jet Krishnakutty, Regional Head of Jio Studios, remarked, “When Ram narrated the story, I connec ted with it immediately. We are proud to present this film. It has the emotional weight and relatability to strike a chord with audiences across India.”
Director Ram shared, “This story is dee ply personal. It is about flawed, ordinary people and extraordinary feelings. Initia lly, Yuvan Shankar Raja was to compose the music, but due to scheduling conflic ts and the volume of songs, we brought in Santhosh Narayanan, who did a phen omenal job.”
Actor Mirchi Shiva, in an emotionally resonant tone, said, “This role pushed me into unfamiliar territory. Ram sir is a director who brings out unseen layers in actors. I am grateful for this opportuni ty, and I believe this is a turning point in my acting journey.”
Actress Grace Antony added, “This was a unique role for me, both emotional an d comedic. Shiva sir taught me a lot on s et, and working under Ram sir was bot h fun and enlightening.
A Musical Highlight
Composer Santhosh Narayanan compos ed nearly 20 songs for the film. “I learne d a new way of seeing cinema and sound under Ram sir,” he said. The songs are e motionally layered and situationally ric h.
Lyricist Madhan Karky wrote 25 songs, o f which 19 are featured in the film. On e of them, sung by Siddharth, is describe d as a “sweet surprise.” Notably, this film features Karky’s 1000th song, a remark able milestone in his career. “The film ex plores the emotional triangle between a brother, his wife, and a child. The humor is subtle, the emotions powerful,” said Karky.
Actor Siddharth said, “Ram is a master fu l storyteller. His stories are rooted in truth. I’m glad to have sung in this beaut iful film. It’s light-hearted yet deep, and family audiences will enjoy it thoroug hly.”
Producer Arun Viswa shared, “I take mo re pride in saying I’m Ram sir’s assistant than a producer. He predicted a decade ago that I would turn producer before di rector—and here we are.”
Industry veterans and filmmakers inclu ding Kalaipuli S. Thanu, Mari Selvaraj, My sskin, Suresh Kamatchi, Meera Kathi ravan, and Ranjith Jayakodi extended th eir best wishes and shared their admira tion for the film.
Mari Selvaraj called it “a festive celebra tion for our family,” while Mysskin humo rously said he now receives so many invi tes to events that he may have to charge ₹5 lakhs per appearance — but that Para ndhu Po is truly a film worth supporting. A Family Film with a Universal Heart
Director Meera Kathiravan reflected on the film’s impact: “After watching it, I wa nted to take my kids on a journey. The fil m reminds all parents to reconnect with their children’s world. Especially post-p andemic, this message is crucial.”
Producer Suresh Kamatchi added, “I co uldn’t sleep for two days after wat ching Ram’s Peranbu. Parandhu Po is equally moving. I sincerely wish Shiva and the team a resounding success.”
Director Ram, in closing, humbly said, “I’ m a simple man with flaws, like my chara cters. This film is for all those who find b eauty in the ordinary. I hope you see you rselves in it.”
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