# Parachute (TV series)

Parachute is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language drama thriller television series directed by Rasu Ranjith, written by Sridhar K. and starring Shakthi Rithvik, Iyal, Krishna, Kani Thiru, Kishore, Kaali Venkat, Rasu Ranjith himself, Bava Chelladurai, Sharanya Ramachandran and Inba Ravikumar.
Produced by Krishna and K. S. Madhubala under the banner of Tribal Horse Entertainment, the series depicts focuses on two children's Varun (Shakthi Rithvik) and Rudhra (Iyal) lives after they flee from home and their parents struggle to find them. It was released on Disney+ Hotstar for its label Hotstar Specials on 29 November 2024 and declared a Streaming Blockbuster.

## Plot

Rudra and Varun are siblings who live with their mother Lakshmi, a housewife, and father Shanmugam, a gas cylinder delivery agent. Even with his meager income Shanmugam sends his children to a posh school but is short-tempered and grumpy when behaving with his family members. Him resorting to beating Varun when he does wrong, creates even more hurdles when Rudra and Varun take a small adventure in their father’s bike Parachute, and get into trouble after the bike gets off their hands.

## Cast

* Krishna as Kirubakaran, Traffic Police
* Kishore as Shanmugam, Varun and Rudhra's father
* Kani Thiru as Lakshmi, Varun and Rudhra's mother
* Shakthi Rithvik as Varun
* Iyal as Rudhra, Varun's younger sister
* Kaali Venkat as Charles, Varun and Rudhra's neighbour
* Rasu Ranjith as Kola
* Bava Chelladurai as Lakshmi's father, Varun and Rudhra's grandfather
* Sharanya Ramachandran as Kirubakaran's wife
* Inba Ravikumar as Muttai, Kola's friend
* Supergood Subramani as SI Rajan

## Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 1 | 1 | "A Mother's Nightmare" | Rasu Ranjith | Sridhar K. | 29 November 2024 (2024-11-29) |
| 2 | 1 | "Love for Parachute" | Rasu Ranjith | Sridhar K. | 29 November 2024 (2024-11-29) |
| 3 | 1 | "Bikes and Bandits" | Rasu Ranjith | Sridhar K. | 29 November 2024 (2024-11-29) |
| 4 | 1 | "Kids in Danger" | Rasu Ranjith | Sridhar K. | 29 November 2024 (2024-11-29) |
| 5 | 1 | "Love Over Fear" | Rasu Ranjith | Sridhar K. | 29 November 2024 (2024-11-29) |

## Development
### Production

The series was announced by 'Disney+ Hotstar' as a part of Disney+ Hotstar's future slate of content on 31 July 2023. The series is produced by actor Krishna and K. S. Madhubala under the banner of Tribal Horse Entertainment. It was second collaboration with Disney+ Hotstar after Telugu-language series Jhansi (2022–2023). The show directed by Rasu Ranjith, written by Sridhar K., music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer by Om Narayan and edited by Richard Kevin.

### Casting

Child actors Shakthi Rithvik and Iyal was cast as Varun and Rudhra. Actors Krishna, Shaam and Kishore was cast as important role. It was first role in a limited series debut for actor Shaam.However, he opted out of the project and Goli Soda Rising was his debut in web series. Cooku with Comali season 2 fame Kani Thiru was cast as female lead, making her first debut role in a limited series.

### Release

The first one-minute Teaser was released on social media Wednesday 29 October 2024. The first Trailer was released on social media Thursday 14 November 2024, featuring reveal of release date.
The series was scheduled for a worldwide release on 29 November 2024, on Disney+ Hotstar along with dubbed versions in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali.

## Music

The soundtrack of the series was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music India.The first single titled "Aagasa Usaram" was released on 26 November 2024. The second single titled "Peroliyil" was released on 29 November 2024.

## Reception
### Critical response

Akshay Kumar of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "However, the series is praiseworthy for having its heart in the right place and pulling no punches with its opinion on domestic violence and parenting". Kausalya Rachavelpula of The Hans India gave 2.75/5 stars and wrote, "Parachute is a well-crafted series that offers a refreshing take on family dramas".
Raisa Nasreen of Times Now wrote, "Overall, the film manages to keep you invested in the lives of Rudra, Varun, and their reconciliation with their angry, upset yet loving parents".