Paruvu
{{short description|Indian crime thriller series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Paruvu_Official_Poster.jpg
| caption = Official release poster
| director = Siddharth Naidu
Rajashekar Vadlpati
| writer = Siddharth Naidu
| starring = Nagendra Babu
Naresh Agastya
Nivetha Pethuraj
| executive_producer = Lakshmi Saranya Potla
| country = India
| num_seasons = 1
| list_episodes =
| language = Telugu
| music = Shravan Bharadwaj
| cinematography = Vidya Sagar Chinta
| editor = Viplav Nyshadam
| producer = L. S. Vishnu Prasad
Susmitha Konidela
| runtime = 30{{ndash}}40 minutes
| company = Gold Box Entertainment
| network = ZEE5
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|06|14|df=yes}}
| last_aired =
}}
Paruvu ({{Translation|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,{{cite web |title=ZEE5 and Sushmita Konidela bring Paruvu web-series |url=https://www.ntvenglish.com/movie-news/zee5-and-sushmita-konidela-bring-paruvu-web-series.html |website=NTVEnglish.com |language=en |access-date=9 June 2024 |archive-date=9 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609171450/https://www.ntvenglish.com/movie-news/zee5-and-sushmita-konidela-bring-paruvu-web-series.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title= Chiranjeevi's daughter Sushmita's Paruvu webseries trailer intriguing |url= https://www.indiaglitz.com/chiranjeevi-daughter-sushmita-paruvu-webseries-trailer-intriguing-telugu-news-355636 |website= indiaglitz.com |language= en |access-date= 9 June 2024 |archive-date= 9 June 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240609172235/https://www.indiaglitz.com/chiranjeevi-daughter-sushmita-paruvu-webseries-trailer-intriguing-telugu-news-355636 |url-status= live }} Pavan Sadineni worked as additional dialogue writer and, additional screenwriter along with Hussai Sha Kiran Satyavolu and Bharan Kumar Dandamudi, for the latter.{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=‘Paruvu’, a web series that emerged from honour killings in Andhra Pradesh, say directors Siddharth Naidu and Rajashekar Vadlapati |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paruvu-a-web-series-that-emerged-from-honour-killings-in-andhra-pradesh/article68280404.ece |access-date=31 December 2024 |publisher=The Hindu |date=12 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241231093948/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paruvu-a-web-series-that-emerged-from-honour-killings-in-andhra-pradesh/article68280404.ece |archive-date=31 December 2024 |language=en-IN}}
The series featured Nagendra Babu, Naresh Agastya and Nivetha Pethuraj in primary roles.{{cite web |title=Paruvu trailer: Nivetha Pethuraj and Naresh Agastya headline the thriller-drama series about honour killing|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/03/paruvu-trailer-nivetha-pethuraj-and-naresh-agastya-headline-the-thriller-drama-series-about-honour-killing |website=CinemaExpress.com |language=en}} Paruvu is based on the honour killings in India and explores the socio-political dynamics of the Amaravati (Vijayawada{{Ndash}}Guntur) region.{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-06-12 |title=‘Paruvu’, a web series that emerged from honour killings in Andhra Pradesh, say directors Siddharth Naidu and Rajashekar Vadlapati |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paruvu-a-web-series-that-emerged-from-honour-killings-in-andhra-pradesh/article68280404.ece |access-date=2024-06-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} It was premiered on 14 June 2024 on ZEE5, and received positive review for its writing and performance of the leads.{{cite web |title=Paruvu on OTT: Telugu crime thriller to premiere on ZEE5 June 14 |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/paruvu-on-ott-telugu-crime-thriller-to-premiere-on-zee5-june-14-1503306698.html |website=TheStatesman.com |language=en |access-date=9 June 2024 |archive-date=9 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609172240/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/paruvu-on-ott-telugu-crime-thriller-to-premiere-on-zee5-june-14-1503306698.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=‘Paruvu’ trailer: The hunted become the hunter in ZEE5’s thrilling series on honour killing |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paruvu-trailer-the-hunted-become-the-hunter-in-zee5s-thrilling-series-on-honour-killing/article68245838.ece |website=thehindu.com |language=en}}
Cast
- Nagendra Babu as MLA Rammayya{{cite web |title=Niharika Konidela on Zee5's Paruvu - I cannot wait to see dad in a shocking new avatar |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/niharika-konidela-on-zee-5s-paruvu-i-cannot-wait-to-see-dad-in-a-shocking-new-avatar/daff15b72d679 |website=ottplay.com |language=en}}
- Naresh Agastya as Sudheer{{cite web |title=Paruvu: Why Naresh Agastya's role in Nivetha Pethuraj's ZEE5 series is much-awaited |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/paruvu-on-zee-5-naresh-agastyas-role-revealed-in-the-nivetha-pethuraj-starrer/edadccb6f8256 |website=ottplay.com |language=en}}
- 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 Srinivas 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
The series was announced as a part of ZEE5s future slate of content in June 2022.{{cite web|date=14 June 2022|title=ZEE5 Global Unveils 11-Strong Slate Of Telugu Originals And Movies|url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/zee5-global-unveils-11-strong-telugu-language-slate-1235045413/|website=Deadline Hollywood|language=en|access-date=9 June 2024|archive-date=9 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609172236/https://deadline.com/2022/06/zee5-global-unveils-11-strong-telugu-language-slate-1235045413/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|date=14 June 2022|title=We have boosted our investments for South market and stand open to collaborate with creators: Manish Kalra, ZEE5|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/we-have-boosted-our-investments-for-south-market-and-stand-open-to-collaborate-with-creators-manish-kalra-zee5/|website=medianews4u.com|language=en|access-date=9 June 2024|archive-date=9 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609172236/https://www.medianews4u.com/we-have-boosted-our-investments-for-south-market-and-stand-open-to-collaborate-with-creators-manish-kalra-zee5/|url-status=live}} Well known filmmaker Pavan Sadineni stepped in as the show runner for the series.{{cite web |title= Paruvu: ZEE5 coming up with a New Telugu Web Series |url= https://english.idreampost.com/paruvu-zee5-coming-up-with-a-new-telugu-web-series-11269.html#google_vignette|website= idreampost.com |language=en}}{{cite web |title= Zee5 gearing up with a gritty Telugu web series - Cast, genre, and release date details are here |url= https://www.ottplay.com/news/zee-5-gearing-up-with-a-gritty-telugu-web-series-cast-genre-and-release-dates-are-here/314d7539ce482|website= ottplay.com |language=en}}
Release
The series was scheduled for a worldwide release on 14 June 14, 2024.{{cite web |title= Telugu series Paruvu to be out on this date |url= https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/Entertainment/20240603/4202921.html |website= webindia123.com |language= en |access-date= 9 June 2024 |archive-date= 9 June 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240609174630/https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/Entertainment/20240603/4202921.html |url-status= live }} It was also dubbed and released in Tamil.{{cite web |title= Nivetha Pethuraj: நிவேதா பெத்துராஜ் போட்ட போலீஸ் டிராமா?.. அந்த வெப்சீரிஸின் தமிழ் டிரெய்லர் இதோ! |url= https://tamil.filmibeat.com/ott/nivetha-pethurajs-paruvu-web-series-tamil-trailer-is-here-134737.html |website= filmibeat.com |language= ta |access-date= 9 June 2024 |archive-date= 9 June 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240609172236/https://tamil.filmibeat.com/ott/nivetha-pethurajs-paruvu-web-series-tamil-trailer-is-here-134737.html |url-status= live }}
Reception
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".{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-06-14 |title=‘Paruvu’ web series review: This socio-political drama is a binge-worthy addition to the Telugu digital space |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paruvu-web-series-review-this-socio-political-drama-is-a-binge-worthy-addition-to-the-telugu-digital-space/article68281002.ece |access-date=2024-06-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=21 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621130304/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paruvu-web-series-review-this-socio-political-drama-is-a-binge-worthy-addition-to-the-telugu-digital-space/article68281002.ece |url-status=live }} 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".{{Cite web |date=2024-06-15 |title=Paruvu Telugu Movie Review |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/paruvu-telugu-web-series-on-zee5.html |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=123telugu.com |language=en |archive-date=21 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621130303/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/paruvu-telugu-web-series-on-zee5.html |url-status=live }}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|id= tt32539169}}
- [https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/paruvu/0-6-4z5570736 'Paruvu'] on ZEE5
Category:ZEE5 original programming
Category:Telugu-language web series
Category:2024 Indian television series debuts
Category:2024 web series debuts
Category:Indian crime television series
Category:Indian thriller television series
Category:2020s crime television series