Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayakan’ and Other Controversial Films in South Cinema |

As 2026 dawns, South Indian cinema finds itself in a whirlwind of controversy. Vijay’s highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is caught up in a web of censorship issues, while ‘Parasakthi’ faces backlash for allegedly misrepresenting historical narratives. Any form of art is supposed to provoke thought, mirror society, and spark conversations. Films from the southern…

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Vijay fans troll Sudha Kongara for ‘rowdies & goons’ remark, ‘Parasakthi’ director gets called out for taking ‘a bougie path’ |

Director Sudha Kongara faced backlash from Vijay fans after remarking on “goonda and rowdy” fanbases. Netizens trolled her with memes and criticism, with some calling her statement “bougie” and detrimental to Tamil cinema. While some defended her, many advised Kongara to be more cautious with her words to avoid future controversies. The Pongal festive season…

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‘Parasakthi’ box office collection day 4 (Live): Sivakarthikeyan starrer struggles hard, numbers drop below Rs 5 cr | Tamil Movie News

Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parasakthi’ opened strongly with Rs 12.5 crore on its first day, fueled by star power and interest in its socio-political theme. However, collections dropped significantly from day two onwards, with day four reporting only Rs 0.57 crore. Controversies surrounding the film’s portrayal of historical events and mixed reviews are impacting its box office performance….

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‘Parasakthi’ negative campaign: Dev Ramnath slams Vijay fans; says, ‘You did the same to a big film last year’ | Tamil Movie News

Parasakthi’s director Dev Ramnath accused some of Thalapathy Vijay’s fans of sabotaging his film’s release with negativity and manipulated reviews. He highlighted the struggles faced by ‘Parasakthi’ during its release, including censor issues and fan-driven negative campaigns. Despite a decent opening, the film experienced a significant drop in collections on its third day, now relying…

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Parasakthi Full Movie Collection: ‘Parasakthi’ box office collection day 2 (Live): Sivakarthikeyan starrer witnesses a dip as mixed reviews pour in’ |

Sivakarthikeyan’s politically charged film ‘Parasakthi’ witnessed a dip in box office collections on its second day, earning Rs 1.29 crore on Sunday. Despite a strong opening of Rs 12.35 crore on Saturday, mixed reviews and challenging political content appear to be impacting word-of-mouth, with overall occupancy at 35.15% on Sunday. Parasakthi’ had a strong buzz…

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Kamal Haasan congratulates ‘Parasakthi’ team; calls film ‘huge election anthem’, lauds Ravi Mohan and Sivakarthikeyan |

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan lauded the team behind ‘Parasakthi’, calling it a significant election anthem for the upcoming polls. He praised director Sudha Kongara and lead actors, highlighting the film’s impactful portrayal of political themes. The production house expressed gratitude for Haasan’s strong support, acknowledging the film’s critical and commercial success. Sudha Kongara directed ‘Parasakthi’,…

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'Parasakthi': Sivakarthikeyan BREAKS silence on censor struggle; advises filmmakers to send films early for censor

‘Parasakthi’: Sivakarthikeyan BREAKS silence on censor struggle; advises filmmakers to send films early for censor | Tamil Movie News

Sivakarthikeyan has broken his silence on the censor struggles faced by his film ‘Parasakthi’, advising filmmakers to submit their movies for certification at least two months in advance. Despite 25 cuts, the actor believes the film’s core emotion and message about language and identity remain intact, aiming to resonate with audiences. ‘Jana Nayagan,’ helmed by…

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Yash’s Toxic teaser unveiled, Anirudh Ravichander’s post on Jana Nayagan goes viral, Parasakthi faces 23 CBFC cuts: Top 5 South newsmakers of the day |

South cinema saw major updates on January 8. Yash’s ‘Toxic’ teaser dropped, creating excitement. Anirudh Ravichander’s post for ‘Jana Nayagan’ went viral, boosting fan morale. ‘Parasakthi’ faces 23 censor cuts, impacting its Pongal release. ‘Pennu Case’ advanced its release date. Andhra Pradesh approved hiked ticket prices for Prabhas’ ‘The Raja Saab’. January 8 turned out…

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‘I felt shocked’: Sivakarthikeyan opens up about ‘Parasakthi’ and ‘Jana Nayagan’ releasing together | Tamil Movie News

Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parasakthi’ faces a Pongal 2026 clash with Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’, Vijay’s potential final film. Initially shocked by the overlap, Sivakarthikeyan sought to adjust dates but producer constraints and election timing proved difficult. Vijay’s team, however, believes both films will thrive, with Vijay extending best wishes. Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parasakthi’ is all set to release during…

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Sreeleela gets mobbed during Tirupati visit; actress shields grandmother amid crowd |

During her pilgrimage to Tirumala on Vaikunta Ekadasi, actress Sreeleela found herself in a whirlwind of excitement as fans flocked around her, eager for a glimpse and selfies. With her mother and grandmother by her side, she had to be guided through the enthusiastic crowd by security staff, underscoring her remarkable popularity. Sreeleela recently visited…

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