Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Parasakthi Cleared for Release Despite Cuts
Parasakthi is a new movie set in the 1960s about political action.
It was made by Aakash Bhaskaran's company, Dawn Pictures, and is directed by Sudha Kongara.
The movie stars Sivakarthikeyan and Sreeleela.
Recently, someone named KV Rajendram said the movie's story was copied from his own story called 'Chemmozhi'.
He asked the court to stop the movie from being released, but the court said no.
The movie has been approved by the CBFC but with 23 cuts.
The makers of the movie are happy that they can still release it on January 10, which is a good time for movies because of the Sankranti festival.
The movie was originally going to compete with another big movie, but that movie is delayed, so Parasakthi has a better chance to do well.
The CBFC initially suggested 38 cuts, but the director refused changes that could alter the film's historical context, and the clearance was granted on Friday.
Parasakthi is a political action thriller set in the 1960s, produced by Aakash Bhaskaran of Dawn Pictures and directed by Sudha Kongara.
A plagiarism case was filed alleging the film's story was copied from KV Rajendram's story 'Chemmozhi', but the Madras High Court refused to stay the release.
The film received a UA certificate from the CBFC with 23 cuts after initially facing 38 suggested cuts.
The film is scheduled to release worldwide on January 10, 2026, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sreeleela, with improved box-office prospects due to a clear theatrical window.
The rival film Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, was postponed to January 21 due to a court stay on its release.
- Who
- Parasakthi filmmakers, KV Rajendram, Sudha Kongara, Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, CBFC, Madras High Court
- What
- Plagiarism case, CBFC approval with 23 cuts, film release, court decisions on film releases
- When
- Last week (plagiarism case), recent (CBFC approval), January 10, 2026 (release date), January 21 (Jana Nayagan court case)
- Where
- India (Madras High Court, CBFC, Mumbai revising committee)
- Why
- Allegations of plagiarism, standard CBFC review process, festive release timing, court directives
- Film Title
- Parasakthi
- Genre
- Political Action Thriller
- Setting
- 1960s
- Producer
- Aakash Bhaskaran
- Production Company
- Dawn Pictures
- Director
- Sudha Kongara
- Plagiarism Allegation
- KV Rajendram's story 'Chemmozhi'
- Court Decision
- Madras High Court refused to stay release
- Release Date
- January 10, 2026
- Lead Actor
- Sivakarthikeyan
- Female Lead
- Sreeleela
- Runtime
- 162.43 minutes
- CBFC Certificate
- UA
- CBFC Cuts
- 23 cuts
- Supporting Cast
- Atharvaa, Ravi Mohan, Daali Dhananjaya, Dev Ramnath, Prithvi Rajan, Guru Somasundaram, Basil Joseph, Papri Ghosh, Rana Daggubati
Sources
Parasakthi Receives CBFC Go-Ahead With 23 Cuts? Sivakarthikeyan Film's Makers Approach Revising Committee - Report
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"Tamil Will Win," Posts Producer Of Parasakthi, A Film On Tamil Nadu Anti-Hindi Protests Of 1965
Atharvaa Murali calls ‘Parasakthi’ a defining piece of history
Parasakthi: Full List Of 25 Edits That The Censor Board Asked For
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