Parasakthi Maintains Steady Box Office Run on Day 8
The Tamil historical political drama Parasakthi continues its theatrical journey with modest but consistent numbers. On the eighth day of its release, which fell on a Saturday, the film recorded approximate earnings of ₹3.17 crore in India. This brings the total collection after one week to around ₹44.42 crore.
Industry insiders reveal that the movie accumulated ₹36.25 crore during its first full week. It collected ₹5 crore on Day 7 before the latest figures came in. The performance reflects a steady pattern without any major spikes or drops.
Occupancy Data Shows Regional Variations
Early occupancy reports paint a detailed picture of audience turnout. Morning screenings operated at about 28.47 per cent capacity. Afternoon shows performed better, reaching 55.33 per cent. Evening and night screenings, however, recorded negligible attendance.
The regional breakdown highlights significant differences across cities and towns:
- Chennai led with close to 55.50 per cent occupancy.
- Trichy followed at 47.50 per cent.
- Vellore recorded 37.50 per cent.
- Dindigul saw 33.50 per cent.
Other centers like Coimbatore and Madurai reported figures in the low thirties. Metropolitan markets such as the National Capital Region, Bengaluru, Trivandrum, and Mumbai lagged behind. All these areas reported occupancies under 15 per cent.
Pondicherry emerged as a notable outlier. It showed strong support with occupancy reaching 74.00 per cent.
Mixed Critical and Audience Response
Parasakthi arrives during a politically charged period. Directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by Aakash Bhaskaran’s Dawn Pictures, the film revisits the 1965 anti-Hindi imposition agitations in Tamil Nadu. The narrative follows two brothers involved in this historical agitation, bringing a sensitive chapter of regional politics to life.
The cast features Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela in her Tamil film debut. Supporting actors include Guru Somasundaram and Basil Joseph.
Critical reception remains divided. Some reviewers praise the film’s core premise, political context, and key performances. Others criticize its pacing, screenplay, and narrative cohesion. Online forums and social media discussions echo these sentiments. Many audience members focus on the film’s handling of historical events and character development. Several viewers describe emotional and historical sequences as lacking depth or clarity, which affects overall engagement.
Historical Accuracy Sparks Political Controversy
The film’s portrayal of actual events has ignited significant debate. The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress has criticized Parasakthi for what it calls a “deliberate distortion” of historical facts. In a detailed statement, the organization accuses the film of fabricating key incidents.
Alleged fabrications include a directive for post office forms to be completed solely in Hindi and an invented visit by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to Coimbatore in 1965. “This is a complete fabrication deliberately created to malign our party,” stated Arun Bhaskar, the party’s state vice-president. He added that several scenes lack any basis in recorded history.
The Youth Congress demands the removal of these scenes, a public apology from the filmmakers, and potential legal action against the producers.
These objections extend into broader debates over film censorship and political influence in cinema. Before its release on 10 January 2026, Parasakthi faced delays in securing a censor certificate. It underwent 25 cuts and modifications imposed by the Central Board of Film Certification. Filmmakers and industry observers now call for greater transparency in the certification process, citing this case alongside similar disputes involving other regional films.
