Parasakthi is a "Tamil" film released today and directed by Sudha Kongara, a filmmaker known for grounding strong political ideas within emotionally driven narratives. The film features Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role with Jayam Ravi playing a pivotal antagonist. Backed by a technically ambitious setup, the film brings together production design focused cinematography and a music driven narrative structure. With its historical and political depth "Parasakthi" positions itself as a film that speaks beyond entertainment and into ideology.
At its core "Parasakthi" deals with the issue of Hindi language imposition and the resistance against cultural and linguistic dominance. As hinted through the trailer the story is rooted in a politically charged period and follows characters who are shaped by the conflict between identity and power. The narrative builds its foundation through personal relationships and gradually expands into a larger socio political drama.
Performance wise Sivakarthikeyan delivers one of the strongest performances of his career. As Chezhiyan he holds the film with remarkable control, emotion and conviction making his character memorable. Jayam Ravi does a commendable job as the antagonist bringing presence and authority, though the writing limits the depth of his character at times. While a few supporting characters fail to leave an impact, some performances feel underutilised despite the actors being capable. Given Sudha Kongara’s usual depth in character writing the presence of several cameo like roles feels like a missed opportunity.
Cinematography and screenplay remain mixed aspects of the film. The visual treatment fluctuates between striking frames with rich colours and sequences that feel noticeably flat in quality. Certain scenes stand out visually while others show clear budget constraints especially in VFX heavy moments. The screenplay struggles to maintain momentum beyond the ideological core as individual scenes often fail to build organically into the next scene. While the intent is strong the scene construction does not always elevate the narrative forward and this inconsistency becomes evident in the pacing.
Music plays a significant role in shaping the film’s emotional tone. While a few songs feel unnecessary and misplaced within the narrative, they are composed well enough to remain engaging. However such placements also push the film into familiar Tamil cinema territory. In contrast the background score works exceptionally well, enhancing both tension and emotion and often elevating the scenes. The BGM remains one of the film’s strongest assets.
Structurally the film follows a familiar Sudha Kongara pattern starting slow with a romantic setup before easing into the central conflict. The intermission stands out as a powerful high point yet the second half again dips in pace creating an uneven rhythm of highs and lows. That said, audiences familiar with the historical context and linguistic politics will likely connect deeply with the film as it evokes strong emotion and pride.
Overall "Parasakthi" scores high in ideology and emotional intent but struggles to remain consistently engaging. Weak screenplay moments, uneven visuals and song placement slightly dilute its impact. Despite all these it remains a decent watch especially for those interested in Linguistic political history.
Rating: 6/10 ⭐️
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