Parasakthi hit cinema screens on Saturday, January 10. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the Tamil-language historical political drama is set in 1960s Madras and explores the socio-political climate of Tamil Nadu during the anti-Hindi agitations. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa and Sreeleela in key roles. Kulappulli Leela, Prakash Belawadi, Dev Ramnath, Prithvi Rajan and Guru Somasundaram are also part of the cast.
As moviegoers caught the film in theatres, several of them took to X to share their reactions. However, early responses suggest that the film has failed to impress the audience. Here is what viewers are saying:
One viewer called the film “UNBEARABLE”. They wrote, “Director Sudha Kongara's attempt is visible, but the lacklustre writing makes it a disappointing affair. Constant over-the-top presentation, howling, & build up leaves the audience irritated. The execution is flawed. NOT RECOMMENDED.”
Rating: ⭐️½#Parasakthi is UNBEARABLE. Director @Sudha_Kongara attempt is visible but the lacklustre writing makes it a disappointing affair. Constant over-the-top presentation, howling & build up leaves the audience irritated. The execution if flawed. NOT RECOMMENDED. ???? pic.twitter.com/d0WEEodDbS
— vidhya (@vidhya_ofcl) January 10, 2026
Another user rated the film 1.5 out of 5 and shared a brief verdict, writing, “1st half ok.. 2nd half, drag.”
Parasakthi Rating: 1.5/5.. 1st half ok.. 2nd half, drag, சொதப்பல்.! ????
— Vaishnavi (@Vaishtamil) January 10, 2026
(Neutral Review from premier show audience) #ParasakthiDisaster #parasakthireview pic.twitter.com/1qJFOixlPt
Giving the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, one person remarked that they “should have watched Dhurandhar again instead.”
Should have watched Dhurandar again instead ????
— Ezekiel (@EzyChris97) January 10, 2026
My ★★½ review of Parasakthi on @letterboxd: https://t.co/JuJDalQhxE
A critic penned an elaborate note, stating, “A boring period drama with honest intentions but a tedious, lengthy narration that tests your patience! The film initially grabs attention with an authentic period setup. However, a slow narration and dull love track dominate most of the first half. Post-interval, the film drags endlessly, testing patience with convenient writing and stretched-out sequences. The emotions surrounding the pro-language movement feel superficial and fail to land effectively.”
#Parasakthi A Boring Period Drama with Honest Intentions but a Tedious, Lengthy Narration that Tests Your Patience!
— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) January 10, 2026
The film initially grabs attention with an authentic period setup. However, a slow narration and dull love track dominate most of the first half. Post-interval,…
Another X user pointed out that the first half moves at “a painfully slow pace.” They added, “The love track is extremely boring and adds no real value.”
#ParasakthiReview film opens with an authentic period setting that feels fairly engaging at first. However, the entire first half moves at a painfully slow pace. The love track is extremely boring and adds no real value.
— ~S~K~H~ (@skhtechy) January 10, 2026
After the interval, the film drags even more, constantly… pic.twitter.com/sqNqINiGI2
“First half very boring unable to sit in seats…Climax very worst. Better to avoid this movie…Movie disaster,” read another blunt reaction.
#Parasakthi public review
— Vaishnavi (@Vaishtamil) January 10, 2026
First half very boring unable to sit in seats
Interval block adharva death scene to predictable by child also
Climax very worst
Better to avoid this movie
1.5 star rating only movie disaster #ParasakthiDisaster #parasakthireview #boycott_parasakthi pic.twitter.com/x7FxiiIjgq
Parasakthi features music composed by GV Prakash Kumar. The project is backed by Dawn Pictures.
