Movie Name: Paradha

Cast:

• Anupama Parameswaran as Subbu
• Sangeetha as Ratna
• Darshana Rajendran as Amishtha
• Raag Mayur, Sudhakar Reddy, Rajendra Prasad (supporting roles)

Rating: 3/5 

Story:

In Padati village, girls cover their faces due to superstition. Subbu and Rajesh’s love faces opposition when a photo triggers a village decree that Subbu must commit suicide. She travels to Dharamshala with Ratna and Amishtha, challenging traditions and superstitions.

Performance:

• Anupama impresses with Subbu’s evolution from timid to fearless.
• Ratna and Amishtha portray relatable women.
• Supporting cast adds emotional depth.

Plus:

• Woman-centric story
• Strong character arcs
• Emotional and empowering

Minus:

• May not appeal to all mainstream audiences
• Background music is occasionally loud

Technical Aspects:

• Good cinematography and production values
• Solid direction by Praveen Kandregula
• Background music is effective in most scenes

Verdict:

• A compelling female-led film highlighting empowerment and superstition, essential for women-focused cinema fans.