The makers of director Sudha Kongara’s eagerly awaited period film, Parasakthi, featuring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, have announced an updated release date. The film will now hit theaters on January 10, 2026, advancing from its original January 14 release date, timed for the Pongal festival.
Exciting Update from Dawn Pictures
Dawn Pictures, the film’s production company, shared the news on social media: “We wish to inform the media, trade, and audiences that the release of Parasakthi has been preponed to January 10, 2026. This decision was made after extensive discussions and numerous requests from exhibitors and distributors worldwide, who have expressed strong confidence in the film’s theatrical potential during this period. Parasakthi will now release in theatres worldwide on January 10, 2026.”
High Expectations Among Fans
The film has generated significant excitement among fans and cinema enthusiasts. Sivakarthikeyan started dubbing for the film during the last week of November. A video released by Dawn Pictures shows him dubbing under the supervision of Sudha Kongara, with the caption: “When his voice turns into a storm. @sivakarthikeyan begins dubbing for #Parasakthi – Coming to theatres on January 14th.”
Both Sreeleela, who plays the female lead, and Ravi Mohan, the antagonist, have also completed their dubbing for the respective roles. Notably, Sreeleela has lent her own voice for this film.
Production Timeline and Location
The filmmakers officially confirmed on October 21 that shooting for Parasakthi had wrapped up, with the Pollachi schedule completed in August. The first schedule took place in Madurai, followed by a second schedule in Sri Lanka, and Pollachi marked the third and final shooting location.
Period Setting and Teaser Insights
Set in the 1960s in the then state of Madras, Parasakthi has captivated audiences. A teaser reveals the storyline unfolding at Pachaiyappa’s College in Madras, where Sivakarthikeyan’s character is seen searching for something in a fearless pursuit to lead students against an unjust system. A striking moment in the teaser showcases an order stating “Students – do not touch” being altered to “Do not touch students.”
Ravi Mohan’s character is depicted as having deadly intentions toward Sivakarthikeyan’s role, intensifying the film’s dramatic stakes.
Key Production Details
Tentatively referred to as #SK25, marking Sivakarthikeyan’s 25th film, Parasakthi features music composed by G V Prakash, with cinematography by the experienced Ravi K Chandran. The film also boasts action sequences choreographed by Supreme Sundar.
The buzz surrounding Parasakthi continues to grow, promising an exciting cinematic experience for audiences come January.