Parachute

The writing gets sloppy when the narration begins flexing its messaging capabilities. Varun is so petrified by his father and wets himself when Shanmugham gets angry. So much petrified that Varun can even run to the next state but cannot face the wrath of his father? But the series gets preachy that it begins suggesting solutions for the Cauvery water dispute. Further, the case of the bike theft is made a subplot, more or less to also add a cop procedural flavour to the series, carrying nothing crucial in itself. Similarly, logic too is one of the series' failings. It feels forced to have made Varun and Rudra run away from the police when Kiruba could have easily contacted their parents using the vehicle's registration number. Such flat writing decisions indicate nothing but to dramatise the situation more. Dramatising in itself is not a problem, but there were several smarter ways to do that within the scope of this story.

The performances in Parachute are commendable, especially from the younger actors. Shakthi Rithvik and Iyal, who play the roles of Varun and Rudra respectively, deliver natural and heartfelt performances. Kishore, in the role of Shanmugham, portrays the character with depth and nuance. His portrayal of a strict yet loving father is both relatable and endearing.