Did Sudha Kongara Respond To Vijay Fans After Backlash Against Parasakthi? Says 'Plan To Clash With Jana Nayagan..'

Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi, which released in theatres on January 10, 2026, as a Pongal festival offering, has found itself at the centre of heated discussions - both for its content and the reactions

surrounding it. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the political historical drama opened to mixed reviews, with audiences divided over its narrative and execution. However, apart from box office numbers and critical feedback, the film has now sparked controversy online. The director has suggested that a section of the backlash may be driven not by genuine criticism, but by fan rivalries, specifically from supporters of Thalapathy Vijay. In her recent interview, Sudha Kongara addressed what she described as backlash against her film.

Did Parasakthi director Sudha Kongara respond to Thalapathy Vijay fans?

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Sudha Kongara addressed the criticism head-on, stating that the online negativity surrounding Parasakthi goes beyond fair review. “There is slander and defamation of the worst kind, hiding behind unknown IDs. We have to counter that. You wonder where it is coming from, and you know where it is coming from,” she said, hinting at organised trolling.The director further elaborated on how a Tamil X (formerly Twitter) handle, BlastingTamilCinema, criticised the film and attributed its mixed reception to the makers’ earlier plan to clash with Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. According to Sudha, the post even suggested that the Parasakthi team should apologise to Vijay’s fans to ensure the film’s success.She recalled what that post and shared, “CBFC kitta certificate vangurathu perusu illa… Anna fans kitta sorry keetu, apology certificate vaangu… Innum 1 week iruku, avanga manichu vitta Parasakthi oodum.” (Translation: It is not a big deal to get a CBFC certificate. Apologise to Anna’s fans and get an apology certificate. There is still one more week. If they forgive you, Parasakthi will run.)

About Parasakthi

Parasakthi is set in 1960s Tamil Nadu and follows Chezhiyan, a kind and peaceful railway worker who supports his family. His younger brother is an activist who takes part in protests. Chezhiyan avoids conflict at first, but after facing police brutality and a life-changing event, he changes his mindset and joins the movement for justice. Apart from Sivakarthikeyan, the film stars Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela and Atharvaa Murali in pivotal roles. Apart from Sivakarthikeyan, the film stars Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela and Atharvaa Murali in pivotal roles. Interestingly, Parasakthi was initially slated to clash at the box office with Jana Nayagan, but the Vijay-starrer’s postponement altered the release landscape.