The much-anticipated Tamil film 'Parasakthi', starring Sivakarthikeyan, has successfully navigated the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) process. The film has been granted a U/A certificate, a significant milestone that paves the way for its eventual release.
Certificate Details Go Viral Online
A copy of the censor certificate, shared by the Let's Cinema page on X (formerly Twitter), has been circulating widely. The document confirms key details about the project. The film is listed under the title 'PARASAKTHI' in the Tamil language and carries a UA 16+ category rating from the Chennai regional office.
The certificate is dated 09-JAN-2026 and states the film's certified length as 162.43 minutes (approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes). The listed technical crew includes Editor Sathish Suriya, Director of Photography Ravi K. Chandran ISC, and Music Director G.V. Prakash Kumar.
Director's Stand Against Heavy Cuts
The clearance comes after a period of tension between the filmmakers and the censor board. Director Sudha Kongara took a firm stance by refusing to accept what were described as heavy cuts proposed by the CBFC. Reports indicated the board had demanded around 15 additional cuts beyond earlier requested modifications.
Kongara, believing these alterations would compromise the film's core narrative and purpose, escalated the matter. She approached the CBFC Revising Committee in Mumbai to appeal the decision, a move that ultimately proved successful.
The film's reportedly sensitive subject matter, set against the backdrop of the 1960s anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu and linked to the founding ideals of the DMK party, is understood to have contributed to the rigorous scrutiny from the certifying authority.
Contrasting Fate for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
While 'Parasakthi' has crossed this major regulatory hurdle, another high-profile Tamil film, Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan', remains entangled in a legal battle with the CBFC. In a fresh twist, the board has filed an appeal against a Madras High Court order that directed it to grant the film a U/A certificate.
As reported by NDTV, the CBFC has sought an urgent hearing for its appeal. The board's contention revolves around the film's alleged use of emblems linked to the Indian armed forces. The CBFC has argued that the matter should be reviewed again by a revising committee and that subject matter experts should be consulted.
The court has reportedly agreed to consider the request for an urgent hearing, meaning the release path for 'Jana Nayagan' is still uncertain. This ongoing dispute highlights the varying challenges Tamil cinema faces during the certification process, especially for films dealing with politically or socially charged themes.
The contrasting outcomes for these two major films underscore the unpredictable nature of film certification in India. 'Parasakthi's clearance marks a victory for its creative team's vision, while the industry watches closely to see how the legal standoff for 'Jana Nayagan' will be resolved.
