The much-anticipated Tamil film Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, has opened to a worldwide collection of approximately Rs 11.5 crore on its first day. The film, which finally hit theatres on Saturday, January 10, 2026, faced a tumultuous journey to release and stiff competition at the box office.
A Turbulent Release and Day 1 Figures
According to box office tracking portal Sacnilk, the Sudha Kongara-directed venture managed to mint Rs 11.5 crore globally on its opening day. This figure comes despite a significant advantage in screen allocation. The film secured additional screens originally reserved for Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which was postponed due to certification issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Ironically, Parasakthi itself received its U/A certificate from the CBFC only on Friday, a day before its release, adding to the pre-release uncertainty.
Facing Stiff Competition from Major Releases
The Sivakarthikeyan-starrer faced an uphill battle against two dominant forces. The primary competitor was Prabhas's The Raja Saab, which released a day earlier on Friday. Despite mixed reviews, the big-budget film registered a massive opening day haul of Rs 63.3 crore, bolstered by about Rs 10 crore from preview shows held prior to its official release.
In the Hindi market, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continued its strong hold even in its sixth week, pulling in over Rs 3 crore on Friday. This multi-language competition undoubtedly impacted the potential collections for Parasakthi on its opening day.
Cast, Crew, and Budget Details
Parasakthi is a high-stakes project with a reported budget of around Rs 142 crore. The film is directed by Sudha Kongara, whose previous directorial was Akshay Kumar's Sarfira. The movie marks the Tamil debut of actress Sreeleela and features Ravi Mohan as the antagonist. The ensemble cast includes Atharvaa, Dev Ramnath, Prithvi Rajan, Guru Somasundaram, Basil Joseph, Papri Ghosh, and a special appearance by Rana Daggubati. The film is produced by Dawn Pictures.
The opening day collection, while substantial, sets the stage for a crucial weekend. The film's performance in the coming days will be vital to determine its commercial trajectory, especially given its high production cost and the mixed reviews it has received from audiences and critics alike.
