Sudha Kongara’s Parasakthi has finally been released in cinemas across the country. The political action-drama, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, is getting mixed reviews from cinebuffs who managed to watch the premiere show of the film. If you’re thinking about whether you should spend your money on the film, consider reading these tweets first.
Fans review Parasakthi on X
It’s Parasakthi day, and fans are already crowding cinema halls to watch their favorite stars on the big screens. Ahead of Pongal, Sudha Kongara has managed to give the audience an action-packed entertainer. Currently, micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter) is flooded with mixed reviews for the political drama starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela.
Calling it a blockbuster, a user labelled the movie as ‘dramatic, powerful, and engaging’. They further wrote, “The best performance of SK after Amaran. Kudos to Sudha Kongara for bringing this to the current generation. Blockbuster! #Parasakthi.”
Another moviegoer penned, “Parasakthi – Terrific first half. The interval scenes give absolute goosebumps! Atharva and Sivakarthikeyan’s brotherly bonding is deeply soulful. Sreeleela is a blast with her stunning screen presence. Ravi Mohan and Sivakarthikeyan deliver fantabulous performances.”
One more stated that the movie didn’t live up to the expectations of the audience. Reviewing the first half of the film, the cinephile penned, “Parasakthi 1st half starts off very slowly and takes time to get into the story. The love portions of SK & Sreeleela literally tested patience. The interval was neat. Average 1st half !!”
According to them, the second half was lukewarm. “The second half truly tests patience to another level. A very tiring watch, completely flat from start to finish. Never expected a film like this from #SudhaKongara,” expressed the user.
Check out the tweets below:
Parasakthi is the second Pongal release. Yesterday (January 9, 2026), Prabhas’ fantasy horror comedy film, The Raja Saab, made its big screen debut.
Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi is slated for release in theatres on January 10, 2026, coinciding with Pongal this year. Ahead of the film hitting the big screens, the team recently conducted an audio launch event where Sivakarthikeyan finally broke his silence on clashing with Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan.
Sivakarthikeyan on Parasakthi’s box office clash with Thalapathy Vijay’s final movie Jana Nayagan
Speaking at the Parasakthi pre-release event, Sivakarthikeyan revealed how frightened he was when he heard that his film would clash with Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, especially since it is being touted as the superstar’s final cinematic venture.
The Amaran actor said, “We initially planned to release Parasakthi for Diwali 2025, but at that time, the Jana Nayagan team had already locked the Diwali release date. So, we decided against it and continued working on our film, keeping Pongal in mind. However, suddenly, the Jana Nayagan team also pushed their release to Pongal. I felt shocked.”
“I called our producer Akash bro and asked whether we could change our release date to avoid a clash with Jana Nayagan. However, he revealed that all the investors had already been informed that the film would be released for Pongal. Also, if postponed, it would release in the summer of 2026, which is when the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to take place,” the actor added.
Sivakarthikeyan went on to say that he then called Vijay’s manager, Jagadish, and inquired about both films releasing during Pongal. The actor said, “I asked him, ‘What is this, bro? Parasakthi and Jana Nayagan are releasing together, with this one even being promoted as Vijay sir’s last film. You may not have a problem at the box office, but I will. Could you please ask sir about it once?’ He went and asked Vijay sir and called me back five minutes later.”
“He told me that Vijay sir believes that since it’s Pongal, both films have enough space to release and will not affect each other at the box office. Sir also conveyed his best wishes for Parasakthi. So, in conclusion, what I want to say is this: Everyone, please go watch and enjoy Jana Nayagan on January 9 and celebrate it. We are talking about a man who has entertained us for 33 years. Then, on January 10, come and watch Parasakthi and celebrate that too,” SK added.
More about Parasakthi
Parasakthi is set in 1960s Madras, where civil disobedience is at its peak. Amid challenging times, two brothers with contrasting ideologies must navigate societal turmoil and unite against a common enemy.
Apart from Sivakarthikeyan, the film, directed by Sudha Kongara, stars Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Atharvaa Murali as co-leads.
Sivakarthikeyan starrer Madharaasi is gearing up for a theatrical release on September 5, 2025. As the makers prepare to unveil the trailer soon, it appears the film has closed a deal with a major OTT platform.
Did Madharaasi close its satellite and digital deals?
According to the current social media buzz, the makers of Madharaasi have reportedly struck an OTT deal with Amazon Prime Video. The movie will stream on the platform after completing its theatrical run.
Additionally, the buzz suggests that the ZEE Network has acquired the satellite rights for the film. However, an official confirmation by the makers has yet to be announced.
Madharaasi Trailer event
Speaking about the Sivakarthikeyan movie, the makers of Madharaasi are gearing up to host a massive trailer launch event. The event is scheduled to take place on August 24, 2025.
Along with the trailer, the team will also unveil the complete soundtrack at the audio launch. This has been confirmed by the makers via their official social media handle.
Sharing the update, they wrote, “Get ready for a star-studded evening. #Madharaasi Audio & Trailer launch event on August 24th. Grand release worldwide on September 5th.”
See the post here:
More about Madharaasi
Madharaasi is an upcoming Tamil-language action thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. While the full plot hasn’t been revealed, the story is reportedly set in the northern parts of India and follows a man who is facing a life-altering crisis.
Alongside SK, the film features Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, and Biju Menon in co-lead roles. The movie marks director AR Murugadoss’ return to Tamil cinema in 5 years following Rajinikanth starrer Darbar (2020).
Moreover, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Vikranth, Prem Kumar, Sanjay, and many more are said to be in key roles. The film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Sivakarthikeyan work front
Sivakarthikeyan was last seen in the leading role for the biographical flick Amaran. The film, directed by Rajkumar Perisamy, had Sai Pallavi as the co-lead and was a massive hit in the theaters.
Looking ahead, the actor is working on the movie, Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara. The film is touted to revolve around the anti-Hindi agitation movement that took place in Tamil Nadu during the 1960s.
The period drama features Ravi Mohan as the main antagonist with Sreeleela (in her Tamil debut) and Atharvaa Murali playing key roles.
Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has finally hit the big screens today, October 31. With its release, fans are flocking to theaters to catch the first day, first show, adding to the joy of their Diwali festivities. If you’re eager to watch the real-life story of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife, Indhu Rebecca Varghese, don’t miss these Amaran Twitter reviews shared by netizens before booking your tickets.
A social media user called Amaran a “perfect tribute” to Major Mukund and wrote, “SK’s transformation & Perf Super. Sai Pallavi as Indu is awesome. Romance scenes are beautiful. GVP’s BGM, Prodn values, Visuals r strength. Familiar scenes & length are on d downside. Neat 1st Hlf & Decent 2nd with Emotional Climax. GOOD!”
Another netizen commended the first half of the Sivakarthikeyan starrer and posted, “Stunning FIRST HALF, SK, and Sai Pallavi acting. As usual, GV cooked well. No single lag till now. Screen Play – Terrific @Siva_Kartikeyan. Last 15 Minutes of Interval ” BLAST.”
A moviegoer gave Amaran 4/5 stars and posted, “Good with some scenes of goosebumps. SK and Sai Pallavi acting is superb.”
A social media user called Sai Pallavi the soul of the film and wrote, “Every second Sai Pallavi OnScreen is So Delightful and Has My. My Heart Craved for her. Soul of #Amaran.”
An X user shared that Amaran holds a lot of emotions and is not some regular movie about the Indian army. The person posted, “#Amaran is not just a regular movie about the Indian army; it holds many emotions. This film shows that #Sivakarthikeyan𓃵 knows how to handle his “Thupakki”.”
An individual also reviewed the film and penned, “#Amaran is undoubtedly one of the finest biographical films to hit the screens recently. SK and Sai Pallavi delivered exceptional performances, making their characters unforgettable. Their chemistry on screen is hard to beat.”
Check out more reviews below:
Amaran is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and is based on the selfless contributions made by Major Mukund for his nation.
If you have watched this movie, then do let us know your review in the comments below.
A popular actress in South cinema who is known for acting and dancing skills, became one of the most sensational talents in cinema. The actress is also known to have a strong personality even landing her in a controversy over her words.
Yes, we are talking about one of the most graceful actresses ever, Sai Pallavi. Let’s take a quick look into the celebrity’s filmography and personal life.
Sai Pallavi: From medical student to leading actress
Sai Pallavi started off her career in cinema at an early age, acting in uncredited role as junior artist in Tamil films like Kasthuri Maan and Jayam Ravi’s Dhaam Dhoom. Along with acting in a few advertisements, the actress had also made her appearance as a child in dance reality shows, despite not having formal training.
Moving ahead with her career in medicine, the actress ventured to Tbilisi, Georgia. In 2014, while pursuing her studies, director Alphonse Puthren contacted her for a film who was apparently calling her a second time in a span of six years.
However, Pallavi initially thought the director was a stalker and was considering lodging a complaint until all the misunderstandings were cleared by the director. After their introduction and the movie being offered, Sai Pallavi ventured into her debut role as Malar in Nivin Pauly starrer Premam, becoming a sensational hit.
Check out Nivin Pauly starrer Premam celebrating its 5th anniversary:
Interestingly, the actress had performed in the movie while pursuing her studies and also choreographed one of the dance scenes in the movie. Later on, the actress went on to feature in the lead role for her second film in Malayalam after taking a break from her studies. This led her to star opposite Dulquer Salmaan in the 2016 movie Kali.
By the year 2017, the actress ventured into Telugu cinemas, expanding her cinematic career to other languages. Her first film in Tollywood was the romantic comedy called Fidaa, starring Varun Tej Konidela and directed by Sekhar Kammula.
The character Bhanumati played by Pallavi was a strong-minded and feisty village girl which showcased a whole new layer in her performances. Soon after, she was also seen playing the lead role in the film MCA: Middle Class Abbayi with Nani which was also a hit.
Moving ahead, the actress went on to make her debut in Tamil films with movies like Diya and later on Dhanush starrer Maari 2. The film despite being met with mixed reviews featured the song Rowdy Baby composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja which shattered viewing records on YouTube, commending both the actors’ energetic dance performances.
Check out the song Rowdy Baby from Maari 2:
The actress later on featured in the lead role for the film Padi Padi Leche Manasu which eventually turned out to be a commercial failure. According to reports, owing to the film’s bad performance, the actress had refused to accept her full remuneration for the movie.
Moving ahead in her career, the actress acted in her third Malayalam film called Athiran with Fahadh Faasil and made her appearance opposite Suriya for the film, NGK. Over the last few years, the actress has collaborated with director Sekhar Kammula for the film Love Story featuring Naga Chaitanya in the lead role. Additionally reuniting with Nani for her next movie, Shyam Singha Roy.
Later on, she also acted in films like Virata Parvam opposite Rana Daggubati and even took up the lead role for Richie director Gautham Ramachandran’s film Gargi, after Jyothika refused.
Further ahead, the actress is all set to play the lead roles in films like Amaran starring Sivakarthikeyan and co-produced by Kamal Haasan. Besides the upcoming Tamil film, she will also be playing the lead in Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel and also star in Bollywood movies like Ranbir Kapoor-Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana and Junaid Khan’s untitled film.
Sai Pallavi’s personal life
Sai Pallavi Senthamarai Kannan was born in a Badaga family to Senthamarai Kannan and Radha, from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The actress also has a younger sister called Pooja Kannan who has also been part of films.
Despite having her hometown in Kotagiri, the actress was raised in Coimbatore, after which she went to Tbilisi to pursue her medicinal studies. Even though she has completed her studies and certification, the actress has not yet registered as a medical practitioner in India.
Sai Pallavi is also adept at speaking languages like Badaga, Tamil, English, Hindi, and Gregorian. Owing to her career, the actress later on also learned Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada languages.
Moreover, the actress is often known to have strong opinions and remarks about her standings, which even led her to reject a Rs 2 crore deal for endorsing a fairness cream. Furthermore, the actress had also once hit the headlines for her controversial comments about the film, The Kashmir Files.
The actress’ questions after comparing the film’s instance to cow vigilantism led to widespread criticism online which led to her issuing a clarification on her statements being misinterpreted. She also added that she would neither trivialize a tragedy nor be comfortable with mob lynchings.
Sivakarthikeyan announces baby boy’s birth on social media
On Monday, Sivakarthikeyan took to his X handle and wrote, ‘Dear all, our hearts are overflowing with joy as we welcome our baby boy born on June 2nd (red heart emoji). Our family has grown a little bigger and a whole lot happier. We need all your love, support and blessings, as always’. He added red heart, smile and namaste emojis. He even added his name, his wife and two kids name in the post as he signed off. Also Read – Jawan star Vijay Sethupathi plays a small part in Sivakarthikeyan film Maaveeran; charges no money
Sivakarthikeyan walked down the aisle with Aarthi in 2010. The two were blessed with daughter Aaradhana and son Gugan Doss. The actor often shares family pictures on his social media.
On the professional front, Sivakarthikeyan won the Star Vijay stand-up comedy reality show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? season 2. He even made his Tamil film debut with Pandiraj’s 2012 dramedy Marina. He was seen in psychological thriller 3, starring Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in lead roles. He was part of films like Manam Kothi Paravai, Kedi Billa Killadi, Ethir Neechal Kunjithapatham, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, Maan Karate, and Kaaki Sattai, Rajinimurugan, Remo, Velaikkaran, Seemaraja, Mr. Local, Namma Veettu Pillai, Hero, Doctor, Don, Prince, Maaveeran and Ayalaan.
Superstar Rajinikanth’s 73rd birthday recently became a joyous festival as colleagues and well-wishers flooded social media with warm wishes. Esteemed stars such as Mammootty, Mohanlal, Jr NTR, Dhanush, and others expressed their heartfelt sentiments, highlighting the iconic actor’s enduring influence in the Indian film industry.
Kamal Haasan’s heartfelt tweet:
A notable aspect of the celebration was Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth’s longtime competitor and friend, who tweeted in Tamil to extend his warm wishes. Despite the competition, their great relationship continues to be a testament to the friendship between these two legendary actors.
Mammootty’s Early Greetings and Potential Reunion:
Mammootty, who played a memorable role in Rajinikanth’s 1991 film Thalapathi, was among the first to convey birthday wishes. There are speculations about a potential reunion of the duo in Lokesh’s upcoming movie, Thailaivar-171.
Mohanlal’s Tribute to Kindness and Humility:
Mohanlal, another prominent superstar, shared heartfelt wishes, hailing Rajinikanth as a true embodiment of kindness and humility. This acknowledgement not only reflects respect within the industry but also recognizes Rajinikanth’s inspirational impact on millions of fans. They recently acted together in the blockbuster Jailer.
Jr NTR’s Admiration for Thalaivar:
Devara star Jr NTR, expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the timeless charisma of the superstar. His message underscores the cross-industry appeal and the enduring inspiration that Rajinikanth provides for generations to come.
Dhanush’s whistle-worthy wishes:
Dhanush, a self-proclaimed Rajinikanth fan, took to social media to convey his wishes in a style reminiscent of the legendary actor’s on-screen persona. Known for his love of whistling for Rajinikanth, Dhanush’s short but powerful tweet added another layer of enthusiasm to the birthday celebrations.
Vishnu Vishal and Sivakarthikeyan Join the Celebration:
Vishnu Vishal, starring in the upcoming movie Lal Salaam, directed by Rajinikanth’s daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, shared birthday wishes similar to Dhanush’s. His tweet, accompanied by a picture of Rajinikanth and his wife, Jwala Gutta, added a personal touch to the celebration. Sivakarthikeyan, inspired by Rajinikanth, expressed his wishes in Tamil, highlighting the enduring influence of the superstar on fellow actors.
The outpouring of wishes from South Indian superstars on Rajinikanth‘s 73rd birthday paints a vivid picture of deep respect and admiration for the legendary actor. As Rajinikanth continues to inspire and entertain, the love and support from his colleagues solidifies his legacy in the hearts of many.
