The trailer for Parasakthi, released on January 4, 2026, has positioned the film as a heavyweight contender for this year’s Pongal box office. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the movie is a gritty period political drama that dives deep into one of the most defining chapters of Tamil Nadu’s history.
Clocking in at 3 minutes and 16 seconds, the trailer has garnered praise for its intense performances and high production values, effectively setting the stage for a clash with Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan.: A Rebellion Reborn
Set in the 1960s, the trailer depicts a Tamil Nadu on the brink of revolution. The narrative follows the Anti-Hindi Imposition agitations, focusing on the ideological and physical struggle for linguistic identity.
Sivakarthikeyan plays Chezhiyan, a coal tosser for the Indian Railways. Initially a peaceful man who even tries to learn Hindi to progress in his job, his character undergoes a radical transformation as the political heat rises.
The trailer highlights the friction between the central government’s mandate and the local resistance. A key line from the trailer clarifies the film’s stance: “We are only against the imposition of Hindi; not against Hindi or its native speakers.”
Ravi Mohan (Jayam Ravi) portrays a ruthless special officer tasked with crushing the student-led protests, setting up a high-stakes face-off against Sivakarthikeyan.
