Parasakthi: Historical Drama on Anti-Hindi Agitation

Parasakthi is a Tamil movie that came out in theaters on January 10, 2026.

It's about a man named Chezhiyan, played by Sivakarthikeyan, who starts as a coal handler and becomes a political leader.

The movie is set in Tamil Nadu in the 1960s and talks about political movements and student protests.

It stars other actors like Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Rana Daggubati.

The movie was supposed to come out later, but it was released early because of legal problems with another movie.

Now, it's going to be on the streaming service ZEE5 sometime between mid-February and the end of February 2026.

People have different opinions about the movie, with some liking the acting and story, and others thinking it was overhyped.

On its first day, the movie made about ₹12.35 crore in India and ₹24 crore worldwide.

The movie had good occupancy in theaters, especially in places like Chennai, Trichy, and Coimbatore.

The film depicts the anti-Hindi agitation and the struggles of the people during that time.

The director, Sudha Kongara, has taken great care to make sure the film looks like the 1960s, with posters, cars, and police uniforms of that era.

The music also sounds like it's from the 1960s.

The film has been controversial, with some scenes showing the ruthless actions of the police against the agitators.

The movie suffered 38 cuts for a censor certificate.

The film's release timing, four months before the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, is significant, as it reflects the ongoing political debates about language imposition.