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'Parasakthi' clears censor with 25 edits, gets U/A certificate for Jan 10 release

Parasakthi - Directed by Sudha Kongara, the 2-hour-42-minute historical political action drama stars Sivakarthikeyan, Jayam Ravi, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, drawing from Tamil Nadu's anti-Hindi agitations that caused CBFC delays over 25 suggested cuts to dialogues and visuals.

Parasakthi is now positioned as one of the major Pongal releases, carrying a toned-down but still potent political narrative that continues to resonate in contemporary Tamil Nadu.
Parasakthi is now positioned as one of the major Pongal releases, carrying a toned-down but still potent political narrative that continues to resonate in contemporary Tamil Nadu.
| Updated on: Jan 09, 2026 | 07:18 PM
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Chennai: Just a day before its scheduled theatrical release, Sivakarthikeyan’s highly anticipated period drama Parasakthi has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after incorporating 25 modifications, paving the way for its pan-India release on January 10.

Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film—which revisits Tamil Nadu’s anti-Hindi imposition agitations of the 1960s—underwent significant dialogue and visual edits to meet censor guidelines. The changes notably tone down direct references to Hindi and modify politically charged lines.

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Key Modifications in ‘Parasakthi’

  • Dialogue Changes:
  • Muted Words: Terms including “Hindi novice,” “Var Chapati,” and “Silk thread” have been muted.
  • Scenes with Disclaimer: Sequences referencing UPSC exam cancellation and the importance of language in railway interviews have been retained but will carry a disclaimer.
  • Removed Dialogue: A powerful line attributed to former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai — “If you remove me and sit in my place and try to change what I brought, you will have the fear that the people will revolt. As long as that fear exists, it means that Annadurai is ruling this country” — has been removed entirely.
  • Other Edits: Expletives have been muted, and visuals of fire burning have been reduced.

Release on Track, Advance Bookings Open

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With the censor clearance secured, advance bookings have opened and are reportedly seeing a strong response nationwide. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan, and Atharvaa, and is set against the backdrop of the historic language protests.

The timely certification contrasts with the ongoing legal battle surrounding Vijay’s Jananaayagan, which has been postponed indefinitely after the Madras High Court stayed its censor certification. Parasakthi is now positioned as one of the major Pongal releases, carrying a toned-down but still potent political narrative that continues to resonate in contemporary Tamil Nadu.

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