Fresh controversy has emerged around Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, with the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress on Tuesday demanding a ban on the film. The organisation
has accused the makers of deliberately misrepresenting historical events and defaming the Indian National Congress and its leaders. This comes amid the film already facing scrutiny from theCentral Board of Film Certification (CBFC). In a sharply worded statement, Arun Bhaskar, State Senior Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress, alleged that the movie includes “fabricated” incidents intended to spread misinformation about the Congress party and its former national leaders. The Youth Congress further claimed that the film inaccurately depicts Indira Gandhi visiting Coimbatore in the year 1965 witnessing a train being set ablaze, and receiving petitions against the imposition of Hindi— which the party claims never took place.
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The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress has called for a ban on Parasakthi, alleging that the film deliberately distorts historical facts and misrepresents the Indian National Congress and its leaders. According to the organisation, the movie portrays events linked to the 1960s anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu and includes fabricated scenes involving former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Youth Congress claims this portrayal spreads misinformation and intends to change the party's legacy. They further revealed that such portrayals go beyond creative freedom. The organisation has demanded a ban on the film, removal of the scenes, and a public apology from the filmmakers.
Arun Bhaskar also took a dig at the filmmakers for what he described as an “entirely unfounded” allegation that the Congress party was responsible for the killing of more than 200 Tamil people in Pollachi. He said the claim was made without any evidence. He further questioned the intent behind what he called the forced depiction of the Congress party’s flag being burned in the movie.
It previously faced problems in release after received over 25 cuts where several words and sentences were modified in the film.
Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film also stars Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa in key roles. It follows a former student participating in the 1965 Anti-Hindi imposition agitation in Tamil Nadu.
