Paradha
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| Directed by | Praveen Kandregula |
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| Story by | Praveen Kandregula |
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| Cinematography | Mridul Sujit Sen |
| Edited by | Dharmendra Kakarala |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
Production company | Ananda Media |
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Running time | 143 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Telugu Malayalam |
Paradha is an upcoming Indian bilingual social drama film releasing in Telugu and Malayalam languages, directed by Praveen Kandregula[2][3] and written by Poojitha Sreekanti, Prahaas Boppudi, and Praveen Kandregula. The film stars Anupama Parameswaran, Darshana Rajendran and Sangeetha Krish. Mridul Sujit Sen handles the cinematography and Dharmendra Kakarala edits the film. Gopi Sundar composes the songs and background score.[4][5][6] It is produced by Sreenivasulu P. V., Vijay Donkada and Sridhar Makkuva under the banner Ananda Media.[7][8][9] The film is scheduled to release on 22 August 2025.
Plot
In a remote village bound by the belief that women must remain veiled to ward off a curse, Subbu’s devotion to their tradition is questioned after an enigmatic event. Having hardly ever stepped outside her village but determined to clear her name, Subbu sets out on a daring journey to the Himalayas, accompanied by her aunt Rathnamma and Ami, a fierce architect fighting her own battles in the modern world.
Cast
- Anupama Parameswaran as Subbu
- Darshana Rajendran as Amishta
- Sangeetha Krish
Soundtrack
| Paradha | ||||
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| Released | 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Studio | Sunsa Digital Workstation, Chennai Gopi Sundar Music Production Hub, Ernakulam | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Telugu Malayalam | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Producer | Gopi Sundar | |||
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The soundtrack album of the film is composed by Gopi Sundar. Sony Music India procured the audio rights of the soundtrack. The first single Maa Andhaala Siri/Aa Naru Chiriyude was released on 23 March 2025.[10] The second single Yatra Naryasthu was released on 17 July 2025[11] and the third single Yegareyi Nee Rekkale/Akale Ee Neermutthukal released on 5 August 2023.[12] Both the Telugu and Malayalam versions were released on the same dates.
Track listing
- Telugu Version
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Maa Andhaala Siri" | Vanamali | Srikrishna Vishnubhotla, Ramya Behara | 04:38 |
| 2. | "Yatra Naryasthu" | Vanamali | Anurag Kulkarni | 05:21 |
| 3. | "Yegareyi Nee Rekkale" | Vanamali | Ritesh G. Rao | 04:58 |
| Total length: | 14:57 | |||
- Malayalam Version
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aa Naru Chiriyude" | Deepak Ram | K. K. Nishad, Shwetha Sudha Somasundaran | 04:38 |
| 2. | "Yatra Naryasthu" | Deepak Ram | Arun Vijay | 05:21 |
| 3. | "Akale Ee Neermutthukal" | Deepak Ram | Abhijith Anilkumar | 04:58 |
| Total length: | 14:57 | |||
Release
Paradha is scheduled to release on 22 August 2025 in Telugu and Malayalam languages.[11]
References
- ^ "Paradha (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "'Paradha' first-look: Anupama Parameswaran teams with 'Cinema Bandi' director for promising drama". The Hindu. 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Paradha teaser: Anupama Parameswaran, Darshana Rajendran team up for mystical drama". India Today. 22 January 2025.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (22 January 2025). "Anupama Parameswaran: Paradha is the best film in my 10 year old career". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Paradha: Anupama Parameswaran goes rustic for her next after the glamorous Tillu Square". Hindustan Times. 27 April 2024.
- ^ "'Paradha' first look: Anupama Parameswaran and Darshana Rajendran to play the leads in female-oriented drama". The Times of India. 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Anupama Parameswaran-starrer mystical drama 'Paradha' teaser is HERE". The Times of India. 23 January 2025.
- ^ "'Paradha' teaser presents a different story!". Telugucinema.com. 22 January 2025.
- ^ Aadi, Vishnu (22 January 2025). "Paradha An Intriguing Adventure". M9.news.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (23 March 2025). "First single 'Maa Andhaala Siri' from Paradha is a pleasant folk classical song". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ a b Devulapally, Aditya (17 July 2025). "Anupama Parameswaran's Paradha locks this release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ V., Viswanath (5 August 2025). "Paradha third song: A Scenic Journey in 'Yegareyi Nee Rekkale'". Telugu FilmNagar. Retrieved 7 August 2025.