Parasakthi movie review, reactions on X: Netizens say Dulquer Salmaan ‘predicted’ about the film; call it neat but generic
Parasakthi is a period political drama set against the anti-Hindi agitations of the 1950s. Directed by Sudha Kongara, it stars Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, Atharvaa and others.
Last Updated: 03.03 PM, Jan 10, 2026
After much hurdles in getting censor certificate, Parasakthi became the first big-ticket Tamil film to hit theatres this year, just ahead of Pongal festivities. The Sivakarthikeyan-starrer film is directed by filmmaker Sudha Kongara, and hit theatres on Saturday. With the film being based on the anti-Hindi agitations, how well has the film resonated with the audience?
Parasakthi review reactions: How well is it faring among the audience?
Parasakthi is a 2026 Tamil film which features Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. The film is written and directed by filmmaker Sudha Kongara, and hit theatres on January 10. Parasakthi is a period political drama, and is set in the 1950-60s, when Tamil Nadu witnessed anti-Hindi agitations led by students. With the film now out in theatres after censor hurdles, how well has the film resonated with the audience?
For most of them, Parasakthi was praised for its theme, language imposition, and also praised the performances of the star cast, including Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela and Atharvaa. But what became a drawback that many netizens said is that the film had less emotional impact, and dragged screenplay. Some also pointed out how Parasakthi's first half relies on few anti-Hindi sentiments with no proper conflict, particularly drawing criticism on the lengthy first half. Many also recalled how Dulquer Salmaan who was first cast in the film but later quit, recalling all the films he was supposed to have been a part, had failed, like Indian 2, and Thug Life. Here are more reactions.
What is Parasakthi cast and crew?
Parasakthi is directed by Sudha Kongara. First mounted with Suriya, it later went to Sivakarthikeyan who starred in his 25thouting. With Sreeleela making her debut, Ravi Mohan as antagonist, Atharvaa in supporting role, Basil Joseph has made a cameo appearance. The period political drama has music by GV Prakash in his 100th musical.
Ahead of its release, Parasakthi had faced censor delays, with CBFC giving 25 cuts to the film. Only a day before its release, the film was given certificate, with U/A. It has a runtime of two hours and 42 minutes.
Parasakthi FAQs
Q. Is Parasakthi a real story?
A. Parasakthi is partially based on the anti-Hindi agitations that took place in Tamil Nadu in 1965.
Q. Is Parasakthi a biopic?
A. No, Parasakthi is not a biopic or based on any one person.
Q. What is the story of Parasakthi Sivakarthikeyan?
A. Parasakthi starring Sivakarthikeyan is based on the anti-Hindi agitations that took place in Tamil Nadu in 1965.