Nivetha Pethuraj and Naresh Agasthya in a scene from ‘Paruvu’ | Photo Credit: ZEE5

Streaming platform ZEE5 on Monday released the trailer of its upcoming Telugu crime thriller series. paruvuDirected by Pawan Sadineni, the series is scripted by Siddharth Naidu, who is also directing it along with Vadlapati Rajashekar and produced by Sushmitha Konidela.

Starring Nivetha Pethuraj, Naresh Agastya, Naga Babu and Pranitha Patnaik, the series tells a forbidden story of love that turns into a deadly conspiracy and a struggle for survival. The trailer begins with a couple, Vikram (Naresh) and Jhanvi (Nivetha), on the run as they are chased by goons hired by their casteist families to kill them. However, in a thrilling turn of events, the prey turns out to be the hunter.

“In a world governed by the brutal politics of casteism, paruvu The story is about a couple who dare to challenge social norms by eloping and getting married despite being from different castes. After being abandoned by their families, the couple is forced to return to their hometown one day due to a death in the family. However, everything goes wrong when they discover that a sinister plan has been hatched to eliminate them. In a fight to survive, the couple defeats that plan, but now they are trapped in a city where they are being hunted down,” reads the plot description.

“As their actions ignite a clan war fueled by egos, political ambitions and social hierarchies, the couple must devise effective strategies and rely on nothing but luck to endure the most difficult 24 hours of their lives. However, even their best-laid plans contain unexpected variables that threaten to not only turn their lives upside down but also end them, testing the true limits of their resilience and determination to defend their honor in a world designed to crush them,” the description adds.

Talking about the series, Anuradha Gudur, Chief Content Officer, ZEE5, said, “At ZEE5, we believe that the most impactful stories entertain while holding a mirror to society. paruvu reflects this sentiment perfectly – a hair-raising crime thriller that delves into caste politics, honour and forbidden love, offering suspense and social commentary in equal measure. As we gear up for June, the timing is impeccable. After the IPL, audiences are returning to diverse entertainment preferences, and ‘Paruvu’ comes like a breath of fresh air – a high-octane thriller that offers a thrilling escape from the comfort of home. With its star-studded cast led by the versatile Naga Babu, high-stakes drama and visually stunning cinematography, it is set to become the must-watch event of the season.

Actress Nivetha Pethuraj said, “‘paruvu For me, this is a career-defining project that pushed me way beyond my comfort zone. In this series, I play a woman who is torn between love and a society that criminalizes her choices – a role that required every bit of my emotional range. What attracted me paruvu The biggest strength of the series was its frank look at caste politics and honour killings – issues that still haunt our society. Through my character’s 24-hour battle for survival, the series dispels romantic notions and reveals the brutal reality faced by many couples.”

Actor Naga Babu said, “Being a huge fan of crime thrillers, I have always been attracted to their gripping suspense and complex characters. So when paruvu When I got the idea, which blends a thrilling crime story and social commentary, I was thrilled. Working with talented debutant directors Siddharth Naidu and Vadlapati Rajashekar has been exciting, and playing such a layered, intense role in this socially relevant thriller is an actor’s dream.

paruvu Will premiere on Zee5 on June 14