Alok Nautiyal

Alok Nautiyal’s “Paru Parvathy” (2025) is basically a wild ride through love, loss, and a mess of family drama, all set against the kind of backdrop that makes you wish you could teleport into the movie just to take it all in. The film kicks off with Paru, who is honestly just trying to get by, juggling her own dreams with the relentless expectations coming at her from every angle – parents, nosy neighbors, the works. Parvathy, on the other hand, is this firecracker of a best friend-slash-self-appointed protector, and together, they’re a force to be reckoned with. The story’s not shy about diving into the ugly side of tradition versus ambition. There’s this tug-of-war going on, and you feel every bit of it when Paru’s family starts laying down ultimatums about her future. Meanwhile, Parvathy’s out here fighting her own battles, giving side-eye to anyone daring to stand in their way. Throw in a love interest who is equal parts charming and infuriating, and suddenly things start spiraling in directions you never see coming. Honestly, what makes the whole thing hit so hard isn’t just the plot twists (though, trust me, there are plenty), but how real the characters feel. They mess up, they lash out, they make up. It’s not tidy, and that’s what makes it stick. By the time the credits roll, you’ve laughed, maybe cried a little, and probably texted your best friend about that one scene you can’t get out of your head.