Sivakarthikeyan's much-anticipated film 'Parasakthi,' a Tamil-language historical political action drama directed by Sudha Kongara, officially premiered on January 10, 2026, during the Pongal festive week. According to figures shared by the makers and reported by Koimoi, the film garnered an estimated ₹27 crore (gross) worldwide on its opening day. This box office performance places 'Parasakthi' as Sivakarthikeyan's second-highest global opener in the post-COVID era, only surpassed by his film 'Amaran,' which recorded a worldwide gross of ₹35.25 crore on its opening day. Before its release, 'Parasakthi' was embroiled in numerous controversies. These included allegations of plagiarism, legal disputes over its title rights, and strong objections regarding the alleged distortion of historical facts related to the 1965 Anti-Hindi imposition agitation in Tamil Nadu. Political entities, including the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress, demanded a ban, specifically citing concerns about the portrayal of historical events and figures like Indira Gandhi. The film also faced a challenging certification process, receiving a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) only one day before its scheduled release, after undergoing 25 cuts and modifications. Despite these hurdles and receiving mixed reviews, the film benefited from a solo release window in some markets after the postponement of other major films. Director Sudha Kongara and creative director Dev Ramnath have openly spoken about the difficulties, including targeted online attacks and limited time to challenge censor cuts.