Sivakarthikeyan's much-anticipated Tamil historical political drama 'Parasakthi,' directed by Sudha Kongara, premiered in theaters on January 10, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal festivities. The film, which delves into the 1960s anti-Hindi imposition agitations in Tamil Nadu, opened to a Day 1 India net collection of approximately ₹12.50 crore, as reported by box office tracker Sacnilk. However, Day 2 collections have presented varied figures across different news outlets citing Sacnilk data. According to Sacnilk's dedicated live data report updated on January 11, 2026, at 07:08 PM IST, 'Parasakthi' earned an estimated ₹6.94 crore India net on its second day. This figure, subject to live updates, suggests a significant dip from its opening day. Corroborating this sentiment, other credible sources like The Times of India and Bollywood Life, also referencing Sacnilk, reported early estimates for Day 2 at around ₹2.52 crore, bringing the total domestic collection to ₹14.87 crore. This indicates a notable discrepancy in reported Day 2 figures attributed to Sacnilk, likely due to the nature of 'early estimates' versus 'live data.' Adding to the complexity, a report by Newsd, citing Sacnilk's early trade estimates, indicated a meager ₹0.02 crore (₹2 lakh) for Day 2, a figure significantly lower than other reports and potentially misleading. The film, which also stars Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Atharvaa Murali, has garnered mixed reviews from critics and audiences, influencing its box office performance. Despite a strong initial buzz and urban area bookings, the challenging political content and mixed word-of-mouth appear to be affecting its momentum, particularly on the second day. The makers, Dawn Pictures, announced a worldwide gross collection of over ₹27 crore for Day 1. 'Parasakthi' faces competition during a crowded Pongal release window, including Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab.'