Parasakthi Release Hangs in Balance Amidst Censor Board Cuts

Sivakarthikeyan's highly anticipated film Parasakthi has received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), but with a catch - the board has demanded 23 cuts to be made before its release on January 10. The film, directed by Sudha Kongara, is a political action thriller set in the 1960s and stars Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Atharvaa, among others.

The CBFC's decision comes amidst controversy surrounding the film's portrayal of the anti-Hindi agitation. The board has asked for certain scenes and dialogues reflecting this agitation to be removed, citing concerns over their impact on the storyline and historical context. Director Sudha Kongara has approached the Revising Committee of the Censor Board in Mumbai, expressing her concerns over the proposed cuts.

Parasakthi, which marks Sreeleela's Tamil debut, was initially set to clash with Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan at the box office. However, the latter's release has been delayed due to certification issues. The film's producer, Aakash Bhaskaran of Dawn Pictures, has not made any official statement regarding the development.

The film's fate hangs in the balance as the makers await a final decision from the Revising Committee. If the committee and the makers don't see eye to eye, Parasakthi could miss its release date. The film has already been embroiled in a plagiarism controversy, with allegations that its story was copied from another work.

The wait continues for Parasakthi fans as the film's makers navigate the certification process. With the proposed cuts and plagiarism controversy, the road to release is proving to be challenging.