Paranthu Po / Fly Away

Parandhu Po is a breath of fresh air that takes flight not just in its title, but in its soul. Director Ram, known for his grounded and emotionally stirring narratives, crafts a warm, insightful, and gently humorous tale that speaks to both the child and the adult in us.

The film follows the journey of an 8-year-old boy who is often left locked inside his home by his well-meaning but overworked parents. What begins as a mundane routine takes a delightful turn when a series of unexpected events allows him to break free. Not just from the four walls of his home, but from societal expectations, loneliness, and monotony.

What sets Parandhu Po apart is its effortless blend of innocence and introspection. From climbing a hilltop in search of wonder, to diving into temple waters with unfiltered joy, to an endearing interaction with Shiva's childhood crush, and even orchestrating a hilarious moment where his father ends up stuck on a tree - every scene feels alive and deeply symbolic. The boy's small adventures become metaphors for larger themes: the need for attention, the cost of modern parenting, and the subconscious longing for nature and community.

The film does not preach - instead, it gently nudges. Ram's writing and direction weave in powerful themes such as parental responsibility, emotional neglect, and even smoking addiction. But with a lightness that never overwhelms. There is wisdom in every smile, and lessons behind every laugh.

The performances are uniformly strong. The young boy who leads the film is an absolute delight. Charismatic, natural, and deeply affecting. Shiva brings both humour and emotional depth, and Grace Antony impresses with her quiet strength and nuance. The supporting cast also shines, each contributing richly to the film's textured world.

Technically, the film is beautifully shot with natural landscapes and small-town aesthetics that echo the inner freedom the protagonist seeks. The music is understated yet moving, adding emotional warmth without ever manipulating the viewer.

In a world chasing speed and success, Parandhu Po reminds us to pause, breathe, and connect. Not just with each other, but with ourselves and the earth beneath our feet. It leaves behind a subtle yet stirring message: that joy doesn't come from wealth or material comfort alone, but from love, freedom, and the little wonders of everyday life.

Overall you will enjoy the movie.. but too much unrealistic scene which made me rate this low..

How will you remember your childhood crush?

, will the parents allow the kid to roam as per his wish ? Really ? In this world .. could have had some other ways of doing.

Which family allows a stranger and his son in the bunglow and ask them to dance..

Many open ending scene.

There were lots of light moments, good message in the movie.

I watched this movie recently and to be honest I created my IMDb account just to review this movie it's one of the best Tamil movies that I have recently seen,the cast is really good and I genuinely wish that they make a sequel (unlikely though) to talk more about the cast it's perfectly chosen and the characters that are encountered genuinely seem like people that we might see in our day to day lives I don't see what's so "unrealistic" about this movie as literally any movie has fictional or unrealistic aspects to it I can't think of a part where I was bored I highly recommend watching it if you haven't this don't waste your time watching 500 crore budget movies instead watch something that reignites something in your heart like this movie.

Staying with the 'Slice of Life' genre in Kollywood, Paranthu Po has received a lot of good reviews and is finally on streaming.

The film urges you to take a break from 'life' every now and then, to not only look after what your children want, but also after what the child within wants, no matter how old you are. As a story - Good. It's not your traditional "setup, problem, resolution" storytelling but more of a "go with the flow" type of type. You'll be disappointed if you expect a 3-act structure. The story story simply starts and ends like a regular day.

The acting, messaging, music - All good. As a film - Good for the most part. Siva and Grace were good. So glad the kid in the movie wasn't portrayed as a 'smartass know-it-all' kid for comedic purposes. Some negatives - I don't know if the whole nostalgia baiting "crush" segment was necessary, felt forced. You may feel it's slow, even that it drags along, in the 2nd half.

The film says "Happiness is right there, waiting to be found, if you know where to look" - easier said than done, especially in this economy. While it wasn't the feel good movie I thought it would be, it's still a good one-time watch that leaves you with several things to reflect on - your parents, your kids - if you have any, and the amount of work one has to put in, to simply exist in this day-and-age.

This movie is a hard hitting reality stuff, where children doesnt need costly gifts and things. They just need a support and spending some quality time with them. So this movie is a hard hitting one for everyone. At times I really get annoyed of that boy but tats the film is all about. He is being his own, how he sees the world and manages in a different manner. Ram has given a wonderful craft though. There is some lag towards the end but some one liners and dialogues and scenes were top notch, wonderful writting overall. I loved the boy character, he was really annoying, make me feel I never want a child. Siva was one of his finest, this movie shows the ability he can perform as an actor as well. Small cameo from Anjali was too good too. The female lead omg she did a quite a performance, good find to kollywood, hope she gets more films to perform. The music and the song were blend together with the film, which has worked out as well. Overall a perfect feel good film. Please do check it out available in Jio Hotstar.