Tamil cinema is about to get a bold, politically charged new entry. Dawn Pictures has just dropped the first-look poster for the much-anticipated film Parasakthi, announcing its grand theatrical release on January 14, 2026, right in time for the Pongal festival. With Sivakarthikeyan in the lead and Sudha Kongara at the helm, this film promises a potent mix of history, resistance, and revolution.
The poster oozes intensity, showcasing Sivakarthikeyan in a gritty, defiant avatar against a burning backdrop of protest and upheaval — a fitting image for a film inspired by the 1965 Anti-Hindi agitations, one of Tamil Nadu’s most defining socio-political moments. The movement, which saw lakhs of students and citizens rise against the central government's attempt to impose Hindi, not only shaped the state’s linguistic identity but left a lasting impact on its politics, culture, and cinema.
Parasakthi (translating to "The Supreme Power") draws its name from the iconic 1952 film that launched Sivaji Ganesan and doubled as a cultural milestone. But this new iteration isn’t a remake — it’s a political period drama rooted in real events, with a sharp narrative lens trained on Tamil pride, linguistic identity, and the price of resistance. With Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela (making her Tamil debut) joining the ensemble cast, and a lineup that includes Rana Daggubati, Guru Somasundaram, and Basil Joseph, the film is shaping up to be as ambitious as its subject matter.
The team behind Parasakthi is stacked: music by GV Prakash, visuals by Nirav Shah (dop007), editing by Suriya, and action by Supreme Sundar — all known for delivering high-impact cinematic experiences. With Red Giant Movies also on board, and Sudha Kongara’s track record of strong storytelling (Soorarai Pottru, anyone?), expectations are sky-high.
As the first look trends under #ParasakthiPongal, fans and cinephiles are already buzzing. Will this be the film that redefines Pongal releases, pushing past commercial formula into politically conscious storytelling? One thing's certain — come January 14, 2026, Tamil cinema is going to witness the rise of a revolution on screen.