Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi Release Date
Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on 10 January 2026, just in time for the Pongal weekend crowd.
DawnPictures (@DawnPicturesOff) announced that Parasakthi, censored with a U/A certificate, will hit theatres worldwide tomorrow, described as "a fire that speaks to all ages."
The date has moved around a bit over the last year, first being announced for 14 January and then preponed after a series of internal discussions between the producers and distributors, who clearly felt the film could make a bigger impact by arriving earlier.
Now, with censor hurdles cleared and advance bookings gradually opening up across Tamil Nadu and overseas markets, Parasakthi is positioned as Sivakarthikeyan’s big, prestige Pongal release rather than just another festive entertainer.
There is also added buzz because the film is releasing right in the middle of a heated festival window that originally included Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, turning every small announcement into a talking point among fans.
Trade trackers have been watching this clash closely for months, and even with Jana Nayagan’s issues with certification, the expectation is that Parasakthi will ride strong word of mouth if its mix of politics, history and star power connects with audiences.
Censor Certification of Parasakthi Movie
Parasakthi has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, with a final approved runtime of about 2 hours and 42 minutes.
The journey to that certificate was not smooth at all, with the CBFC first asking for more than twenty cuts, especially around sequences depicting anti-Hindi agitations and politically sensitive protests, which are central to the film’s story.
For a few days, there was genuine uncertainty in trade circles about whether Parasakthi would even make its planned Pongal date, as negotiations between the makers and the board dragged on.
Eventually, the team approached the revising committee, defended the integrity of the narrative, and managed to get the U/A clearance just a day before release, prompting a wave of relief posts from fans and theatre owners as more screens opened advance booking.
Cast of Parasakthi Movie
Parasakthi brings together a solid ensemble cast anchored by Sivakarthikeyan, with a mix of established names and rising faces from Tamil cinema.
The casting has been highlighted in almost every announcement, because the film leans heavily on performances to carry its socio‑political tone and period setting.
Key cast members include:
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Sivakarthikeyan – leads the film, front and centre in all posters and teasers.
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Ravi Mohan – plays a pivotal role alongside Sivakarthikeyan in the core track.
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Atharvaa – appears in an important supporting character arc within the political backdrop.
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Sreeleela – features as the main female lead, paired opposite Sivakarthikeyan in most promotional material.
Additional ensemble – industry reports also point to a wider supporting cast built around party workers, students and family members that fill out the world of 1960s Tamil Nadu, though not every name has been formally spotlighted yet.
About Parasakthi Movie
Parasakthi is a Tamil period socio‑political drama set in the 1960s, focusing on the language protests and broader social churn in Tamil Nadu during that era.
Directed by Sudha Kongara and co‑written with Arjun Nadesan, the film uses Sivakarthikeyan’s character as a lens to explore questions of identity, linguistic pride and state politics, rather than going down the usual festival‑film route of pure comedy or action.
The production was mounted on a large scale, with shooting taking place across Chennai, Chidambaram, Karaikudi, Madurai, Pollachi and even Colombo, giving the visuals a rich, varied texture that suits a story travelling through different parts of South Asia.
G. V. Prakash Kumar’s music, Ravi K. Chandran’s cinematography and Sathish Suriya’s editing round out the core technical team, and early promos have leaned on a mix of stirring score, protest imagery and slightly raw performances rather than glossy, over‑designed frames.
What has also kept Parasakthi in the news is the constant conversation around its title, its political stance and the way it portrays historic protests, which has led to legal, rights and censor debates well before the public has seen the final cut.
For moviegoers, this combination of Sivakarthikeyan in a more serious, issue‑driven role, Sudha Kongara’s track record with character‑centric stories, and a Pongal release date gives Parasakthi the feel of a film designed to spark conversation long after the first weekend box office numbers are counted.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the latest available sources and is subject to change. We do not take responsibility for any inaccuracies or changes related to the release date or details of Parasakthi. Please refer to official announcements for the most up-to-date information.
