Actor Sivakarthikeyan's Telugu political drama Parasakthi continues its theatrical journey, but the film's box office momentum has slowed down significantly. The movie, which has been surrounded by various controversies, recently experienced a brief surge in earnings. However, this positive trend did not last long. The arrival of Jiiva's new Tamil film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil in Tamil Nadu theaters has created a major challenge for Parasakthi's collections.
Parasakthi Box Office Collection Day 9
Parasakthi is now very close to crossing the important ₹50 crore mark in India. According to the latest data from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned ₹2.65 crore in India on its ninth day, which was its second Sunday. This figure represents a substantial decline of approximately 45.36% compared to the previous day's earnings. The total net collection for the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer now stands at ₹48.75 crore.
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Beats Parasakthi
The film is facing serious competition from Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil at the box office. On Sunday, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil collected ₹5.15 crore net. Even though it was only the fourth day for this film, it experienced a very small decline in earnings. With this strong performance, Jiiva's film has now reached a domestic net collection of ₹14.85 crore.
Released on January 15, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil is directed by Nithish Sahadev. The political satire features Jiiva alongside Prathana Nathan and Thambi Ramaiah in key roles.
Parasakthi Shows in Tamil Nadu
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu remains the strongest market for Parasakthi. In the Tamil-speaking circuit, Chennai recorded the highest number of screenings for Parasakthi with 390 shows. Other regions that contributed significantly through wider presence in the Tamil language included Coimbatore with 129 shows, Bengaluru with 77 shows, and Madurai with 53 shows.
In terms of occupancy on Sunday, Parasakthi showed mixed performance across Tamil Nadu theaters. The film registered an overall occupancy rate of 27.99% in theaters. Morning shows recorded 17.66% occupancy, afternoon shows reached 37.18%, and evening shows maintained 35.48%. However, footfall dropped to 21.62% during night shows.
Parasakthi Earnings State Wise
On day nine, the film had grossed ₹57.70 crore in India. The major contribution of ₹51.60 crore came from Tamil Nadu alone. Karnataka contributed ₹4 crore, while other regions such as Kerala and the rest of India added modest revenues. These figures bring the film's India net collection to ₹48.75 crore.
Parasakthi Box Office Worldwide
Worldwide, Parasakthi has accumulated ₹80 crore in total collections. Out of this amount, the film's overseas collection accounts for ₹22.30 crore.
Directed by Sudha Kongara, Parasakthi stars Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela. The film tells the story of two brothers who participated in the 1965 Anti-Hindi imposition agitation in Tamil Nadu.
Parasakthi Controversies Explained
The film encountered trouble even before its official announcement due to issues surrounding its title. Later, its release remained uncertain as it awaited clearance from the censor board.
After finally releasing, Parasakthi initially faced overshadowing by the Tamil version of Prabhas' film The Raja Saab. More recently, the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress called for a ban on the film. They alleged historical inaccuracies in the portrayal of the Indian National Congress and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, claiming they were shown in a negative light.
