{{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 | genre = Crime<br/>Thriller | director = Siddharth Naidu<br/>Rajashekar Vadlpati | writer = Siddharth Naidu | starring = Nagendra Babu<br/>Naresh Agastya<br/>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<br/>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 and directed by Siddharth Naidu and Rajashekar Vadlapati. Produced by L. S. Vishnu Prasad and Susmitha Konidela through Gold Box Entertainment,<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> Pavan Sadineni worked as additional dialogue writer and, additional screenwriter along with Hussai Sha Kiran Satyavolu and Bharan Kumar Dandamudi, for the latter.<ref name="‘Paruvu’, a web series that emerged from honour killings in Andhra Pradesh, say directors Siddharth Naidu and Rajashekar Vadlapati">{{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}}</ref>
The series featured Nagendra Babu, Naresh Agastya and Nivetha Pethuraj in primary roles.<ref>{{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}}</ref> ''Paruvu'' is based on the honour killings in India and explores the socio-political dynamics of the Amaravati (Vijayawada{{Ndash}}Guntur) region.<ref>{{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}}</ref> It was premiered on 14 June 2024 on ZEE5, and received positive review for its writing and performance of the leads.<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
==Cast== *Nagendra Babu as MLA Rammayya<ref>{{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}}</ref> *Naresh Agastya as Sudheer<ref>{{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}}</ref> *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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Well known filmmaker Pavan Sadineni stepped in as the show runner for the series.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
==Release== The series was scheduled for a worldwide release on 14 June 14, 2024.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> It was also dubbed and released in Tamil.<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
== 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".<ref>{{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 }}</ref> ''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".<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
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== External links == * {{IMDb title|id= tt32539169}} * [https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/paruvu/0-6-4z5570736 'Paruvu'] on ZEE5
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