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Parasakthi Sets Feb. 7 ZEE5 Premiere With Tamil-Led Regional Dubs

The digital debut aims to broaden reach through a ZEE5-only rollout in Tamil with Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada versions, leaving out a Hindi dub at launch.

Overview

  • Streaming begins Saturday on ZEE5 as an exclusive title that requires an active subscription.
  • The film will be available in Tamil with dubbed versions in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, with no Hindi version planned for day one.
  • Directed by Sudha Kongara and led by Sivakarthikeyan, the political period drama is set around Tamil Nadu’s 1965 anti-Hindi agitations.
  • Coverage diverges on the theatrical outcome, with Filmfare citing a polarising run and over Rs 100 crore worldwide while Koimoi reports earnings far below a much higher budget.
  • The OTT launch arrives three weeks after the January 10 theatrical release, positioning the film for reassessment beyond opening-week box-office pressure.