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'Parasakthi': CBFC Seeks Multiple Cuts to Sivakarthikeyan Film Ahead of Planned Release
The socio-political drama, set against Tamil Nadu’s anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s, faces certification hurdles days before its scheduled theatrical release.
Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming Tamil film Parasakthi has run into certification delays after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reportedly sought significant changes to the film ahead of its proposed release. According to reports, the Chennai regional office of the board has asked the makers to implement 23 cuts following a screening held on 7 January.
The film, directed by Sudha Kongara, is a socio-political drama set in 1960s Madras and centres on the anti-Hindi agitations that shaped Tamil Nadu’s political and cultural identity during the period. Sivakarthikeyan plays a college student drawn into the movement, with the narrative unfolding against a backdrop of student activism and ideological conflict.
Reports suggest that the CBFC objected to several sequences depicting the anti-Hindi protests, recommending their removal or modification. Kongara subsequently approached the board’s revising committee in Mumbai, arguing that the suggested cuts would substantially alter the film’s narrative and dilute its historical context. As of now, neither the director nor the production team has issued an official statement on the matter.
Despite the impasse, the film is expected to receive certification shortly, though the final version may differ from the one originally submitted. Parasakthi was initially slated for release on 10 January 2026, but the certification delay has forced the makers to postpone the theatrical opening. A revised release date has not yet been announced.
Also starring Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa and Sreeleela — who makes her Tamil debut with the project — Parasakthi features music by GV Prakash Kumar and is reportedly mounted on a budget of ₹150 crores. The film marks Sivakarthikeyan’s 25th outing as a lead actor, adding to the scrutiny surrounding its release.
The postponement also averts a high-profile box-office clash with Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which is scheduled for the Pongal window. For now, Parasakthi remains caught between its political subject matter and the regulatory process, with its final shape dependent on the outcome of certification negotiations.