Director Sudha Kongara's period political drama Parasakthi has demonstrated impressive resilience at the domestic box office, navigating its first weekday with a steady performance. After a robust opening during the Pongal festival weekend, the film, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sreeleela, has managed to retain significant audience interest.
Solid Monday Collections Defy Post-Holiday Slump
On its third day, which was Monday, Parasakthi added an estimated ₹1.59 crore to its India net collection. This has propelled the film's total domestic earnings to approximately ₹24.19 crore. While a dip from the festive weekend numbers was anticipated, the controlled decline indicates favourable word-of-mouth and stable traction among viewers.
Early data from tracking platform Sacnilk showed the film had collected around ₹0.19 crore by noon on Monday, setting a steady pace for the rest of the day. The occupancy patterns reflected a gradual build-up in footfalls:
- Morning shows: 13.45% occupancy
- Afternoon shows: 19.57% occupancy
- Evening shows: 21.13% occupancy (peak)
Final figures are awaited with the inclusion of night show data, but the trend is clearly encouraging.
Pongal Release and Lack of Competition Boost Performance
The film's strategic release during the Pongal holiday window proved to be a major advantage. Benefiting from increased holiday footfalls and the status of being the only major standalone Tamil release during the period, Parasakthi enjoyed sustained screen share across key markets without direct competition.
The foundation was laid over a strong first three days. Sunday's performance was particularly robust, with an average Tamil occupancy of 51.06%. The day saw a significant jump from morning shows (35.15%) to afternoon (58.03%) and a peak during evening screenings at 60.69%. Night shows held firm at 50.35%, indicating consistent audience interest across time slots.
Content-Driven Narrative Finds Its Audience
Trade analysts point out that the steady hold is a positive sign for a film like Parasakthi, which leans heavily on its politically charged narrative and historical setting rather than mass spectacle. Featuring a strong supporting cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Guru Somasundaram, and Basil Joseph, the dialogue-heavy treatment appears to have resonated with audiences seeking substance-driven cinema.
While it is still early for a final verdict, Parasakthi has comfortably cleared its initial box office test. The coming weekdays will be crucial in determining its long-term trajectory. If collections remain stable and positive word-of-mouth continues, the film is well-positioned for a sustained and respectable theatrical run in the days ahead.
