‘Paranthu Po’: Director Ram’s film premieres at 54th Rotterdam International Film Festival

Team ‘Paranthu Po’ at the 54th Rotterdam International Film Festival 
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We had previously reported that director Ram and Tamil actor Shiva have teamed up for a new film titled Paranthu Po, which has been selected to compete at the prestigious International Film Festival of Rotterdam. The world premiere of the film, titled Fly Away in English, has now taken place at the festival.

Produced by Disney+ Hotstar, the film stars Shiva along with Grace Antony, Anjali, Mithul Ryan, Aju Varghese and Vijay Yesudas. Billed as a light-hearted, buoyant musical comedy, the film tells the story of an obstinate schoolboy and his loving but cash-strapped dad, both of whom undertake a road trip away from the anxieties of the city. 

Team ‘Paranthu Po’ at the 54th Rotterdam International Film Festival 
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Special Arrangement

Shiva, director Ram, Pradeep Milroy (Head of Content, Tamil at Disney+ Hotstar), child artist Mitul Ryan, and music composer Santhosh Dhayanidhi attended the premiere. During the post-screening Q&A session, Ram confirmed that the film will have a theatrical release this summer.

Paranthu Po has a background score composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and music composed by Santhosh Dhayanithi. NK Ekhambram and Mathi VS have served as the cinematographer and editor, respectively. Produced by Seven Seas and Seven Hills productions, Paranthu Po will release on Disney+ Hotstar soon.

Meanwhile, Ram is currently awaiting the release of Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai.Headlined by Nivin Pauly, Soori and Anjali, the film premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival in February 2024. The movie is eyeing a March 2025 release. Yuvan has composed the music while Ekambaram has cranked the camera. The movie is produced by Suresh Kamatchi of V House Productions.