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‘Parasakthi’ wins Kamal Haasan’s praise after theatrical release

New Delhi, Jan 11 (UNI) The long-awaited Tamil film ‘Parasakthi’, starring Sivakarthikeyan, has finally been released in theatres and is already sparking strong reactions across political and film circles.

Among those who watched the film was actor-politician Kamal Haasan, who shared his response in a letter addressed to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
In his letter, Kamal Haasan said he did not anticipate the film carrying such a powerful political impact and described ‘Parasakthi’ as a “mighty war drum” ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
“Before I began watching Parasakthi, I did not expect at all that this film would become the mighty war drum of the election our alliance is going to face. Yes, this film must succeed; this is not just my wish, but also my sincere blessing. This film is a victorious tilak etched into the history of the DMK,” Haasan wrote.
He added that his emotional response prompted him to write the note after watching the film.
“Overwhelmed by emotion, this note follows as an afterthought. My first appreciation goes to the biopic's powerful story, its director Sudha Kongara, and to my younger brother Sivakarthikeyan, who chose this story, worked tirelessly for it, and is set to achieve success through it,” he said.
Kamal Haasan also congratulated the entire cast and crew, calling them contributors to “cinematic history.”
“My heartfelt congratulations to Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, Sreeleela, and all the actors who have become part of this cinematic history; to cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran, music composer G.V. Prakash, editor Sathish Suriya, all the technical artists, and everyone who worked on this film,” he concluded.
‘Parasakthi’ has faced delays in recent days due to certification issues. On Friday, the makers confirmed that the film had received CBFC clearance and announced on social media, “A fire that speaks to all ages. Parasakthi is censored with a U/A - striking theaters worldwide from tomorrow.”
Written and directed by Sudha Kongara, the film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela in lead roles. The recently released trailer offers a glimpse into a politically charged narrative focused on Tamil Nadu’s resistance to Hindi imposition.
The three-minute-and-16-second trailer opens with a dramatic rooftop confrontation between Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan on a moving train. In the film, Sivakarthikeyan plays a grounded character who works as a coal tosser with Indian Railways.
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