Parasakthi: Another Ugly War Cooking?

Parasakthi: Another Ugly War Cooking? 

By Manaswini K Updated 20:15 January 29, 2025 

In the Tamil industry, title disputes between two stars are nothing new, but when the same title is needed for two films, it inevitably stirs up heated debates. This is exactly what’s happening now, as the title Parashakthi is causing a battle between two big projects. Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming pan-India periodic drama with Sudha Kongara was recently confirmed with the title Parasakthi. 

On the same day, another film titled Parashakthi, starring Vijay Antony and directed by Shakti Tirumagan, also made waves with its official announcement and poster release. This created confusion as both films now share the same title. 

Adding fuel to the fire, Vijay Antony’s film had registered the Parashakthi title with the South Indian Film Chamber on July 22, 2024, and this fact has been posted on social media which means Sivakarthikeyan’s film might have to go for a different title. A few associations have voiced concerns, citing that Parashakthi is a classic 1952 film that holds a historical significance in Tamil cinema. They demand that the title should not be reused, although no legal actions have been initiated yet.

Currently, it seems that Vijay Antony’s film is on track for an early summer 2024 release. The issue now revolves around the potential confusion among audiences if Sivakarthikeyan’s movie retains the same title. The industry is eagerly awaiting to see if the two stars will reach a compromise, or if one of them will relent.

 Parashakthi is considered a cult title in Tamil cinema, much like Sholay in Hindi and Maya Bazaar in Telugu, and it holds a special place in the hearts of fans. This situation raises questions about the use of such iconic titles for commercial films with mixed reactions among Tamil film audiences. While similar disputes have occurred in Telugu cinema over classic names like Missamma, Shankarabharanam, and Adivi Ramudu, they have not resulted in major confrontations. The big question remains: Will Sivakarthikeyan’s project keep the title, or will they change it? And if both stars remain adamant, will this dispute end up in court? Only time will tell.

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