Sivakarthikeyan's much-awaited historical drama Parasakthi is currently facing hurdles at the censor board, putting its January 10 release in a state of uncertainty. While the film was expected to receive its certificate today, fresh developments indicate that the clearance process may take longer than anticipated.
Fresh Objections Raise Creative Concerns
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had initially suggested 23 cuts following the film's screening. Sources said that director Sudha Kongara subsequently approached the Revising Committee, which also recommended changes.
However, the revising committee watched the re-edited version of the film today, January 8, but raised issues with 15 of the cuts, stating that they were not executed as per the requested length.
Sources said that if the director implements the required 15 cuts and submits the film again for review, the CBFC team will only be able to watch it tomorrow, post lunch, as some members are scheduled to be in court for the Jana Nayagan verdict at 10.30 AM.
Once the board reviews the film again and is satisfied with the changes, the certificate is expected to be issued. However, sources added that Sudha Kongara does not agree to the stipulated duration of the 15 cuts, as she feels the changes will affect the film's creative narration.
Scenes Linked To Anti-Hindi Agitations Under Scrutiny
Earlier reports had claimed that the Chennai regional office of the CBFC had flagged certain portions connected to the anti-Hindi movements of the 1960s, asking for scenes and dialogues to be modified or removed.
As of now, neither the director nor the producers have issued any formal statement.
About The Film
Parasakthi stars Sivakarthikeyan alongside Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, who makes her Tamil debut. Set in 1960s Madras, the film explores the charged socio-political environment of Tamil Nadu during the anti-Hindi agitations. The music is composed by GV Prakash Kumar.
The project was originally slated for a January 14 release but was brought forward to January 10, following strong demand from theatre owners. It is reportedly mounted on a budget of approximately Rs 150 crore.
The uncertainty around Parasakthi comes close on the heels of another major disruption. Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which was scheduled to hit cinemas on January 9, has been postponed across India. KVN Productions confirmed the delay after the Madras High Court directed the CBFC to form a fresh committee to re-examine the film and reserved its order on the release.
With two high-profile films stuck in certification limbo, the Tamil film industry is watching closely to see how the situation unfolds in the coming days.
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