‘Parasakthi’ movie review: Sivakarthikeyan’s period Tamil drama on anti-Hindi imposition has power and purpose
Set during the turbulent 1960s, Sudha Kongara’s multi-starrer with Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa and Ravi Mohan is a fine blend of political history and human drama
Sivakarthikeyan in ‘Parasakthi’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The year 2026 has not started off on a great note for Tamil cinema. Two much-anticipated Pongal releases – both Vijay’s Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi – have faced issues due to some points raised by the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification). With Jana Nayagan hanging in balance, Parasakthi has released after the makers decided to implement 20-odd changes.
Even as fans of cinema find this environment worrisome, what comes as a sigh of relief is Parasakthi’s rich, dense material. Directed by Sudha Kongara, this multi-starrer, featuring Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa and Ravi Mohan in lead roles, takes us back to the beginnings of the anti-Hindi imposition protests that happened during the 1960s.
Published - January 10, 2026 02:39 pm IST
