Parvathy Thiruvothu has opened up about her upcoming series Storm and her experience working with Hrithik Roshan, who is making his OTT production debut with the project. The actor says she found an unexpected sense of familiarity in her character Subbu, whom she describes as one of the most chaotic roles she has played.
Parvathy Thiruvothu is set to headline Storm, an upcoming series set against the backdrop of Mumbai that brings together five women’s stories through a tale involving secrets, survival and a housing scam.
The project also marks an important step for Hrithik Roshan, who is making his debut as an OTT producer with the series.
For Parvathy, however, much of the excitement surrounding Storm comes from the character she plays.
Parvathy says Subbu is her most chaotic character
In Storm, Parvathy plays Subbu, a woman whose unpredictable nature made the role particularly interesting for the actor.
Speaking to mid-day, Parvathy said Subbu is unlike many of the characters she has played before.
She described the character as the “most chaotic person” she has portrayed and explained that there was something personally relatable about Subbu’s messy side.
Parvathy said people often assume that she has everything under control, but she does not necessarily see herself that way.
That disconnect helped her connect with Subbu, whose actions are driven by a degree of abandon.
Why Parvathy connected with Subbu
According to Parvathy, Subbu possesses a willingness to act without constantly thinking about self-preservation.
The actor said that quality allows her character to make choices that someone more cautious might avoid.
For an actor, such unpredictability can provide an unusual space to explore a character.
Rather than approaching Subbu as someone who has everything figured out, Parvathy found the character’s disorder and impulsiveness useful in understanding her motivations.
She said that identifying those elements within herself made the role feel surprisingly comfortable.
Parvathy praises Hrithik Roshan’s approach as producer
Parvathy also spoke highly of Hrithik Roshan’s involvement in the project.
According to the actor, Roshan’s experience in front of the camera gave him a different perspective while working as a producer.
She recalled discussions during the early reading sessions in which Roshan spoke with her about Subbu’s emotional state and the way the character makes decisions.
For Parvathy, those conversations went beyond the usual discussions between an actor and producer.
‘Hrithik brings true value’
One detail particularly stood out to Parvathy.
She said Roshan discussed even the small physical details that could help her enter the character, including what Subbu might carry in her handbag.
For Parvathy, such conversations demonstrated an understanding of how actors use physical objects and character details to access a role.
She said that this kind of interaction was unusual in a conventional actor-producer relationship.
Describing his contribution, Parvathy said Hrithik brings “true value” to the project because of his experience as an actor and his understanding of what performers need.
She appreciated the fact that he remained involved with the actors after moving into the producer’s role.
What is Storm about?
Storm is set in Mumbai and revolves around five women whose lives become connected through a series of secrets and difficult circumstances.
The central storyline involves a sustainable housing project that turns out to be a deadly scam.
As the women become entangled in the fallout, the series explores survival, relationships and the consequences of uncovering hidden truths.
The Mumbai setting is an important part of the show’s backdrop, placing the characters within a city where housing, ambition and social realities intersect.
Hrithik Roshan’s OTT production debut
Storm also marks a new phase in Hrithik Roshan’s career.
While he is primarily known as an actor, the project sees him take on an OTT production role.
Parvathy’s comments suggest that Roshan’s experience as an actor has influenced the way he approaches the production process, particularly his interaction with performers during character preparation.
For Storm, that actor-producer perspective appears to have been particularly relevant to Parvathy as she developed Subbu.
With a multi-woman ensemble, a Mumbai-based storyline and a central mystery involving a housing scam, Storm is positioned as a contemporary series built around interconnected characters and their choices.
For Parvathy, the role offers another opportunity to explore a character that operates outside conventional ideas of control and predictability — while working with a producer whose own acting background has shaped his involvement behind the camera.
