The much-anticipated Tamil film 'Parasakthi,' starring Sivakarthikeyan and directed by Sudha Kongara, has finally received its green light for release. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted the movie a U/A 16+ certificate, ending weeks of uncertainty and clearing the final obstacle before its theatrical debut.
A Last-Minute Clearance After Censor Scrutiny
The certification process was far from smooth. The film's producers officially announced the clearance and confirmed its release in theaters for January 10. This announcement came just one day before the scheduled release date. The path to certification was marked by significant hurdles. Initial reports from the CBFC suggested that the board had demanded more than 25 cuts in the film, a move that sent shockwaves through the industry and threatened a delay.
Faced with these extensive cut suggestions, the film's team decided to approach the CBFC's Revising Committee. This higher authority reviewed the film and, after their assessment, recommended a different set of modifications. Instead of the initially proposed cuts, the committee suggested a combination of mutes and minor changes, which ultimately allowed the film to pass the censorship process with its core narrative intact.
Historical Setting Adds to Certification Complexity
The challenges in certifying 'Parasakthi' were compounded by its sensitive historical backdrop. The film is set in the 1960s, a period marked by political and social movements, including the anti-Hindi imposition agitations in Tamil Nadu. This setting invited closer examination from the Revising Committee.
Committee members reportedly scrutinized specific clips, questioning whether certain depicted events were based on verifiable historical facts or were cinematic fabrications added for dramatic effect. This line of questioning intensified the review process, as the panel sought to understand the film's adherence to historical accuracy.
Release Certainty Restored for 2-Hour 43-Minute Drama
In response to the committee's queries, the producers of 'Parasakthi' maintained that the film was grounded in factual events from the past. They provided the panel with supporting documentation to back their claims. While these documents were initially deemed insufficient, leading to fears of a delayed certificate and postponed release, the final intervention proved successful.
With the official U/A 16+ certificate now in hand, all objections have been overruled. The film, with a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes, is now cleared for audiences aged 16 and above. This last-minute clearance ensures that 'Parasakthi' will hit screens as originally planned, bringing Sivakarthikeyan's latest cinematic venture to his eager fans without further delay.
