Sivakarthikeyan kicked off 2026 with Sudha Kongara’s period drama Parasakthi, marking his 25th film amid a challenging phase for Tamil cinema involving CBFC cuts and delays. In a candid interview, the actor reflected on key lessons from his decade-long journey, starting with a straightforward piece of advice: “You should learn to choose your producers wisely.” He admitted the need to constantly learn and unlearn, noting how his film preferences have evolved toward diverse genres while staying true to entertaining audiences.

Despite his status as a leading commercial star, Sivakarthikeyan has faced intense negativity and targeted attacks on social media. He copes by immersing himself fully in creative work—acting, writing lyrics, and producing—to drown out the noise. “Negativity does affect you, but nothing helps subdue the pain more than creative work,” he shared. He also highlighted the pressure of high fees and audio rights deals, which create huge responsibility to deliver profitable films while pushing for experimental stories. After intense outings like Amaran, Madharaasi, and Parasakthi, he expressed interest in returning to full-fledged comedy, though such scripts haven’t come his way yet.

As a producer, Sivakarthikeyan follows his gut, backing projects with strong potential even if they carry commercial risk. He cited his upcoming production Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radikaa Sarathkumar in a subject reminiscent of 1988’s Paatti Sollai Thattathe, as an example of his commitment to meaningful, lesser-seen stories. On the censorship hurdles faced by Parasakthi (which received around 25 cuts), he said the team prioritized getting the film to audiences over fighting the system, working relentlessly like an “army camp.”

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The film’s historical backdrop deeply moved him, particularly the non-violent yet resolute 1960s anti-Hindi imposition movement led by Tamil students. He drew parallels with the 2017 Jallikattu protests, praising the older generation’s dedication—handwriting hundreds of pamphlets without modern tools—amid heavy state repression. “I feel blessed to live in a peaceful time achieved through their hard-won fight,” he said.

When asked about political ambitions, Sivakarthikeyan laughed it off, clarifying that Amaran was for his love of the motherland and Parasakthi for his love of the mother tongue. To preempt speculation, he promised his next with Venkat Prabhu—a sci-fi fantasy currently in pre-production—will be a full-fledged mass commercial entertainer. He reaffirmed his commitment to socially responsible cinema, noting that most of his films (except Remo) carry political or satirical depth.

Wrapping up, the actor stressed patience as an underrated virtue for overcoming obstacles and revealed his personal goal for 2026: reading more books to fuel his creativity.

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