Parasakthi (2026)

Parasakthi 2026: Sudha Kongara turns to the anti-Hindi agitation era

Parasakthi 2026 is a Tamil period drama directed by Sudha Kongara, set against the anti-Hindi agitations that shook Tamil Nadu in the 1960s. Reference pages describe a story about young people protesting the move to make Hindi the national language and facing a ruthless intelligence officer.

We have not watched the film, so this page is an overview rather than a review, and we have not verified any link to earlier productions that used the same title.

Period politics is a tricky genre. It has to be accurate enough to respect real events while still telling a personal story, and audiences tend to judge both the history and the drama. Knowing the historical backdrop beforehand helps you follow the stakes.

Release date, runtime and where to watch

The film was released in theatres on 10 January 2026, moved up from an initially planned Pongal date of 14 January, according to the makers' announcement as reported by The Week and IANS. Wikipedia lists a runtime of 162 minutes and a UA certificate from the CBFC. It lists ZEE5 as the streaming platform, with availability from 7 February 2026.

Platform and language options can vary by country, so confirm on the ZEE5 listing before you plan a viewing.

Cast and crew

Sivakarthikeyan plays Chezhiyan, with Ravi Mohan as Thirunaadan, Atharvaa as Chinnadurai and Sreeleela as Ratnamala. Prakash Belawadi and Sandhya Mridul appear in political roles, and Wikipedia lists Rana Daggubati, Dhananjaya and Basil Joseph in cameos.

Behind the camera, G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the music, Ravi K. Chandran handled cinematography and Sathish Suriya edited. Dawn Pictures, led by Aakash Baskaran, produced it. Seeing Ravi Mohan cast as the antagonist is one of the film's more talked-about choices.

What to expect and who it suits

Expect a long, politically charged period piece rather than a light entertainer. It should suit viewers who follow Tamil history and Sudha Kongara's earlier work, and those curious about Sivakarthikeyan in a more serious register. Reported box-office figures vary widely between sources, so we do not quote any; judge it on its subject rather than on numbers.

A practical tip: if the 1960s language agitation is new to you, read a short, neutral history of it first. The film's stakes, including why students and a state government clashed with the Centre, will be much clearer, and you will be better placed to separate what the film dramatises from what is documented. Treat it as a way into the era, not a replacement for reading about it.