Director Sudha Kongara’s Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, has emerged as a powerful cinematic exploration of Tamil Nadu’s historic anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s. Set in Madurai, the film centers on Chezhian, portrayed by Sivakarthikeyan, who leads the Pooranaanooru squad, a determined student group resisting Hindi imposition. The narrative follows the intense student uprising against state suppression, with the ruthless police officer Thirunaadan, played by Jayam Ravi, serving as the primary antagonist determined to crush the movement.

The story weaves together Chezhian’s family, including his younger siblings Chinnadurai (Atharvaa) and Rathnamala (Sreeleela), who actively participate in the resistance. Kongara constructs the film as a deliberate ideological argument, beginning with measured tension and steadily building into a forceful political declaration. Rather than chasing commercial applause, the director grounds the plot in themes of class conflict, institutional oppression, and unwavering moral resistance.

Sivakarthikeyan delivers a career-defining performance, embodying Chezhian with remarkable restraint, simmering anger, and deep conviction. His use of silence and controlled intensity proves as impactful as his dialogues, reflecting the strength of the screenplay. Supporting performances are equally compelling: Jayam Ravi exudes quiet menace, Atharvaa brings purposeful restraint to Chinnadurai, and Sreeleela infuses Rathnamala with emotional depth and grace. Several notable cameos further enrich the ensemble.

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Technically accomplished, Parasakthi prioritizes ideological clarity over visual spectacle. The taut staging, evocative background score, and deliberate pacing serve the film’s political core. Music director G.V. Prakash Kumar’s compositions and background music effectively amplify the narrative’s emotional and ideological weight, creating several goosebump-inducing moments through hard-hitting dialogues.

Releasing ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026, Parasakthi resonates strongly with Tamil audiences as a bold political statement. The repeated chant of “Long live Tamil” elicits powerful reactions in theaters, underscoring the film’s relevance to contemporary identity and resistance. Despite its slow build and uncompromising approach, Parasakthi stands as a must-watch for its courage, conviction, and cinematic integrity.

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