Thol Koothu - A Skin Play

Parvathy, a dark-skinned woman worn down by lifelong colourism, turns to an expensive experimental pill that promises instant fairness. Overnight, she transforms into “Paru" confident, celebrated, and finally accepted by a society obsessed with fair skin. But the effects begin to fade, pulling her into insecurity, addiction, and a desperate fight to maintain the illusion. As her true colour resurfaces, Parvathy confronts the brutal truth about beauty standards and the emotional destruction caused by chasing validation in a world that refuses to accept her natural self.

Director: Ekka (Pooja Gowtham)

Country: India