Synopsis:
Paradha is an Indian bilingual social drama film releasing in Telugu and Malayalam languages, directed by Praveen Kandregula and written by Poojitha Sreekanti, Prahaas Boppudi, and Praveen Kandregula. Gopi Sundar composes the songs and background score. It is produced by Sreenivasulu P. V., Vijay Donkada and Sridhar Makkuva under the banner Ananda Media.
CAST: Anupama Parameswaran, Darshana Rajendran, Sangitha, Rajendra Prasad, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rag Mayur and others.
TELUGU SWAG RATING: [usr 2.5]
Top Reviewers:
TELUGUCINEMA.COM (Rating: 2.5/5):
“Paradha” attempts to shed light on women’s struggles and the burdens they carry, whether imposed by society or shaped by flawed reasoning. However, its far-fetched premise and dull narration make it difficult to appreciate the effort.
THE HINDU (Rating: 3/5):
On the whole, Paradha is a rare, brave film that breaks the monotony of mainstream Telugu cinema and deserves to be celebrated.
MIRCHI9 (Rating: 2.25/5):
Director Praveen Kandregula once again attempts an innovative and progressive idea. However, his lack of experience shows in how the core story is handled. While he demonstrates promise in bits and pieces, he fails to pull the strings together for the desired impact. A film like Paradha, built on such a strong thought, should have hit hard by the time it reached its end, but instead it settles for a diluted finish. Overall, Paradha can be watched for its progressive intent, but the execution and impact fall short.
123TELUGU (Rating: 2.75/5):
On the whole, Paradha is a social drama about taboos, restrictions on women, and the fight for freedom that is okay in parts. The first half is promising and Anupama Parameswaran and Darshana Rajendran give decent performances. But weak execution, a slow second half, underdeveloped characters, and lack of emotional impact hold the film back. It may appeal to viewers interested in women-focused stories, but expectations should be modest.
Times Of India (Rating: 3/5):
Considering the film’s potential and Anupama Parameswaran’s spirited performance, Paradha turns out to be a decently made female oriented flick. With some fine tuning of the script and story, the film could have been more impactful. Paradha is a film that attempts to champion the cause of women empowerment and upliftment.
