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Parasakthi Sets ZEE5 Premiere for Feb. 7 After Pongal Theatrical Run

The Tamil political drama about 1960s anti–Hindi-imposition protests arrives on streaming after a mixed theatrical run.

Overview

  • ZEE5 lists Parasakthi to begin streaming on February 7, confirming the film’s digital debut.
  • Sudha Kongara directs the ensemble led by Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa, following its January 10 theatrical release.
  • Reported box-office results conflict, with some outlets citing ₹100 crore worldwide and others reporting about ₹79.4 crore against a ₹150 crore budget.
  • Actor-producer Dev Ramnath alleged targeted negative online activity in the days after release.
  • Set in 1960s Madras, the film focuses on student resistance to Hindi imposition, with music by G. V. Prakash Kumar, reported as his 100th soundtrack; outlets indicate the OTT rollout may include multiple languages.