Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parasakthi’ opened with strong expectations, but initial box office figures fell short, earning only Rs 0.71 crore on day one. Despite mixed reviews highlighting performances and technical aspects, the film’s controversial backdrop and period setting have sparked debate. Analysts anticipate a potential surge during the Pongal festival, contingent on positive word-of-mouth.
Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi released in theatres on January 10 with great expectations due to the pre-release hype and the much-awaited politically controversial backdrop of the 1965 Tamil Nadu anti-Hindi protests.
First-day collections fall short of expectations
However, the film, in the early shows, managed to register a first-day net collection of only Rs 0.71 crore in India, a number that was below expectations, according to Sacnilk. It is believed that the low turnout on day one could be due to screen space in certain parts of the country and the challenges of the early morning shows. The film, a period drama directed by Sudha Kongara, was said to have Zoom bookings worth Rs 6 crore worth, leading to higher expectations for its opening.
However, a majority of those who had seen it felt that the film was made for a theatrical release. While trade experts had estimated that the film would gross more than Rs 12 crore on the opening day thanks to the expectations surrounding Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role and the historical backdrop of the story, moviegoers who watched it on premiere day largely applauded the movie for its performances, particularly that of Sivakarthikeyan and Atharvaa, as well as the craftsmanship behind the film, including GV Prakash’s music, Ravi K. Chandran’s cinematography, and Sathish Suriya’s editing.
Mixed reviews for historical drama
The film’s premise, with the brothers on opposing ends (one working with the Railways while the other opposes the imposition of Hindi by Centre), has certainly opened up for debate among the audience. Sreeleela makes her Tamil debut in the film, bringing a fresh perspective to the movie, and Ravi Mohan as the antagonist seems justifiable. Reactions are varied, with the film’s period-time being praised as well as the performances, and some slower parts of the script.
‘Parasakthi’ anticipated to peak during Pongal
Looking ahead, the weekend box office numbers will play a decisive role in the film’s future. Analysts observe that good word of mouth from the coming shows may assist in the film’s recovery and boost collections in the days to come. The industry keeps a close watch on the film’s box office performance in the following days to check if it turns out to be a sleeper hit with Pongal around the corner.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. We strive for accuracy and all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned. We offer a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in Go to Source
