Parasakthi Opens Strong But Faces Monday Blues
Sivakarthikeyan's latest film Parasakthi began its theatrical journey with promising numbers. The movie generated substantial buzz before its release, setting expectations high among fans and industry observers alike.
Weekend Collections Show Promise
The film kicked off its box office run on a positive note. According to industry tracking sources, Parasakthi collected approximately Rs 12.5 crores in India net earnings on its opening day. This represented a solid start for the period drama.
Day two saw a slight dip in collections, with the film earning around Rs 10.1 crores. Despite this decrease, the weekend performance remained respectable. After two days, the total collection reached Rs 22.60 crores, indicating decent audience turnout during the initial phase.
Monday Brings Significant Decline
The real test came on the third day, which happened to be a Monday. The film experienced a substantial drop in earnings, collecting only about Rs 2.75 crores in India net. This brought the three-day total to approximately Rs 25.35 crores.
The sharp decline from Sunday to Monday follows a typical pattern for many films as weekday shows begin. However, the magnitude of this drop suggests the movie needs stronger word-of-mouth to maintain stability in the coming days.
Occupancy Numbers Reflect the Trend
Theatrical occupancy figures from Tamil Nadu tell a clear story about Monday's performance. Overall occupancy for Parasakthi stood at just 19.70% across Tamil theaters.
- Morning shows recorded the lowest occupancy at 13.45%
- Afternoon shows improved slightly to 19.57%
- Evening shows reached 21.13%
- Night shows performed best with 24.65% occupancy
Mixed Audience Reactions Emerge
Directed by Sudha Kongara, Parasakthi features an ensemble cast including Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, Atharvaa, and Rana Daggubati in pivotal roles. Social media responses to the film have been decidedly mixed.
Some viewers expressed disappointment with the execution. One social media user commented, "The potential was great, the outcome unfortunately isn't." The same review criticized the film's "lacklustre screenplay & dialogues."
Other audience members offered more positive assessments. One viewer described it as "Periodic movie with a decent watch!" praising the film's depiction of 1960s settings and protests. This review highlighted "SK with powerful acting" and appreciated Atharvaa's portrayal of a persistent protester. The music composed by GV Prakash also received favorable mentions.
The divided audience sentiment appears to be directly influencing the box office trajectory. As Parasakthi moves through its first week, sustained performance will depend heavily on whether positive word-of-mouth can overcome the current mixed reactions.
