Panchatanthiram vibe is back! ‘Parimala and Co’ trailer promises a riotous ride with Jayaram & Urvasi

The wait is finally over! The highly anticipated trailer of Parimala & Co dropped today, and it looks like a flat-out comic entertainer that will have audiences in stitches. Directed by the hit filmmaker Pandiraaj and backed by mega-banner Lyca Productions, the film is gearing up for a grand theatrical release on June 5, 2026.

If the trailer is anything to go by, we are in for a vintage, chaotic comedy ride that Kollywood has sorely missed lately.

Iconic ‘Panchatanthiram’ connection

The moment the trailer lands, cinephiles can’t help but get a massive wave of nostalgia. For Tamil cinema fans, the pairing of Jayaram and Urvasi instantly triggers fond memories of Kamal Haasan’s cult classic comedy masterpiece, Panchatanthiram (2002).

Parimala & Co seems to tap directly into that signature brand of crazy, situational humour. There are several subtle nods, witty callbacks, and a frantic energy that feels like a modern spiritual cousin to the 2002 classic.

True cross-border star power

While Jayaram and Urvasi are legendary pillars of Malayalam cinema, calling them "outside actors" in Tamil Nadu would be a massive understatement. Both boast a massive, loyal fan following across both states.

• Jayaram brings his trademark effortless charm and immaculate comic timing, proving once again why Tamil audiences have embraced him as one of their own for decades.
• Urvasi, a powerhouse performer, completely dominates her scenes in the trailer with her expressive face and incomparable dialogue delivery.

When these two veteran crowd-pleasers are paired with modern Tamil comedy giants like Yogi Babu and the unexpectedly eccentric presence of director-actor Mysskin, an absolute powder keg of entertainment can be expected. The film also stars Sandy Master, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, and Santosh Sobhan, making it a sprawling ensemble.

What to expect on June 5th?

Pandiraaj, known for crafting clean family entertainers (Kadaikutty Singam, Namma Veettu Pillai), seems to have shifted gears into a high-octane Comedy-Crime-Thriller space here. With slick visuals by cinematographer George C. Williams and a buzzing background score by Foxn, Parimala & Co is shaping up to be the perfect family outing.