After Jana Nayagan, Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi has hit a certification roadblock after the CBFC suggested 23 cuts. With clearance still pending, the makers have approached the revising committee, putting the film’s on hold
Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi
After Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, uncertainty looms over yet another much-awaited Tamil film. The release of Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi has reportedly been held up due to delays in obtaining certification from the CBFC, triggering wider concern within the Tamil film industry about the censor process. The makers were instructed to make more than 23 cuts, after which they approached the Revising Committee.
CBFC suggests 23 cuts for Parasakthi
According to reports in NDTV, the CBFC had asked for 23 edits, and the film was reviewed yesterday, January 7. Earlier, sources told the portal that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Chennai had asked director Sudha Kongara to remove certain scenes and dialogues related to the anti-Hindi agitation shown in the film.
Industry sources also said that Sudha Kongara has approached the Revising Committee of the Censor Board in Mumbai. The director was reportedly concerned that the suggested cuts could impact the storyline and alter its historical context.
As per PTI, industry sources said that the film had not received clearance from the board as of Thursday evening. The uncertainty over certification has impacted theatre bookings across several centres, with exhibitors refraining from opening advance sales for both festival releases until certification is confirmed.
Karthik Subbaraj expresses concern
Meanwhile, filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj expressed concern over the situation, pointing out that both major and independent productions were facing obstacles due to what he termed “tough times for cinema.”
In a post on X on Thursday, he said, “Bookings are yet to open in many centres due to the issue of certificate for other big-budget film Parasakthi slated to release day after tomorrow...”
Subbaraj said the current censorship process, particularly for large-scale releases with overseas schedules, required what he described as “streamlining and flexibility,” adding that film teams needed at least three months of clearance time to avoid last-minute disruption. “Otherwise, postponement of big films on festival dates will eventually kill the industry,” he remarked.
Neither the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) nor the production team has issued any official statement regarding the certification status of Parasakthi.
About the film
Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Jayam Ravi, and Sreeleela, is set in the 1960s and explores themes of social realities and resistance.
A two-day exhibition organised by the makers of the film at Valluvar Kottam here recently, as part of the film’s promotion, where the film set was recreated for public viewing, was a huge hit among people and had to be extended for over a week.
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