Parasakthi Box Office Collection Day 1: Sudha Kongara’s Parasakthi hit theatres on Saturday, January 10 and opened to a mixed response. Starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa, the period political drama generated curiosity ahead of its release, but its box office performance fell short of expectations.
Read on for detailed box office report!
Parasakthi Box Office Collection Day 1
The film’s Day 1 collection was average, failing to match the openings of Sivakarthikeyan’s previous hits like Amaran (Rs 24.7 cr in 2024) and Madharaasi (Rs 13.65 cr in 2025). Even larger releases from other Tamil stars outperformed it, including Thalapathy Vijay’s The GOAT (Rs 52 cr) and Kamal Haasan’s The Thug Life (Rs 15.5 cr). While the film had a decent start, the numbers suggest it may need strong word-of-mouth or festive momentum to sustain a longer run.
The timing of Parasakthi could work in its favour. With the Pongal festival in full swing and limited competition after the postponement of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, the film has a chance to attract more audiences in the coming days. Analysts suggest that weekend footfalls and festival enthusiasm could help boost collections if the story connects with viewers.
About The Film And Its Reception
Parasakthi is a political period drama set in the 1960s during the anti-Hindi imposition protests in Tamil Nadu. The story revolves around two brothers: Chezhiyan (Sivakarthikeyan), an idealistic youth deeply involved in the political movement, and Chinna (Atharvaa), who starts off carefree but gradually joins the struggle for justice. Ravi Mohan plays the antagonist, Jayam Ravi, while Sreeleela marks her Tamil debut. The film also features cameo appearances by Rana Daggubati and Basil Joseph.
Made on a reported budget of Rs 141.5–250 cr, Parasakthi is one of the costliest films of Sivakarthikeyan’s career. A significant portion went to cast salaries, including Rs 30–50 cr for Sivakarthikeyan and Rs 16 cr for Ravi Mohan. The movie runs for 162 minutes (2 hours 42 minutes) and faced hurdles with the Censor Board, which required 25 cuts before clearing it for release.
Critics and audiences offered mixed reviews. The film’s visuals, period sets, and interval block were widely praised. However, its pacing and screenplay drew criticism, with many finding it “tedious” and “boring.” The romantic subplot between Sivakarthikeyan and Sreeleela was called “awkward” and “forced,” detracting from the film’s political tone. Many viewers also felt the story lacked emotional impact, failing to create a strong connection with the historical struggles depicted. Even GV Prakash Kumar’s music received a lukewarm response, described as AVERAGE and not enhancing dramatic moments.
As the Pongal holiday continues, Parasakthi will rely on festival crowds and potential word-of-mouth to improve its standing at the box office. While it may not match the openings of Sivakarthikeyan’s earlier hits, it still has an opportunity to perform steadily if audiences engage with its story in the coming days.
