Parasakthi, a Tamil movie with Sivakarthikeyan, hit the theatres during Pongal and is now streaming on ZEE5. There is also a Telugu-dubbed version of the movie, which makes it easier for OTT customers to watch. Sudha Kongara has directed the political play, which is about the emotionally sensitive issue of language identity in India following independence.
Plot:
The movie is set in the years after India gained Independence. The story is about the central government's plan to make one language the official language of the whole country, replacing English. A number of individuals in Tamil Nadu are fighting back because of the move.
Cheliyan (Sivakarthikeyan), a passionate student leader, speaks out strongly against the use of Hindi. His protest movement is getting stronger, and a lot more people are joining him. To calm things down, the central government sends in a special officer named Thiru (Ravi Mohan). This causes a conflict of ideas and politics between the two.
The plot is about Cheliyan's relentless effort to safeguard his mother tongue, the aid he gets from his brother Chinna Durai (Atharvaa) and his love interest Rathnamala (Sreeleela), his momentary departure from the movement, and the circumstances that bring him back.
What works:
People who have deep emotional attachments to their first language really get the movie. The subject is very important in history, and Sudha Kongara's effort to bring it back to life for modern audiences is laudable. There are a lot of emotional situations that work well, like the one where Sivakarthikeyan goes to a job interview in Delhi.
Sivakarthikeyan's acting is sincere and forceful, especially in sad situations. In Tamil, Sreeleela makes a charming first entrance, and the chemistry between her and the main actor is good in the first half. Atharvaa performs a great job, while Ravi Mohan's bad guy character is quite intense. Rana Daggubati and Basil Joseph both make short appearances that provide interest, although Basil's is more memorable. The other actors in the movie are also good.
What doesn't:
Parasakthi has a fantastic idea, but it doesn't always go to the heart of the matter. Some scenes are powerful, but the story as a whole doesn't have the emotional impact that you would expect from this type of subject.
Some of the characters don't appear fully realised. Ravi Mohan's role could have been more serious, while Rana Daggubati's cameo, which starts out well, doesn't really go anywhere. There is a duet song in the second half that doesn't seem to add anything, and certain moments that move too slowly mess up the movie's flow.
Details about the technology
The production values and setting in the past are fantastic, and the production design does a terrific job of making it feel like it was made in the past. The cinematography makes the background look nicer, but the VFX work isn't always the same. GV Prakash Kumar's music is good, and the background music helps build the mood for critical situations. The editing could have been crisper to make the movie move faster. But the Telugu dubbing is good.
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Some moments show off filmmaker Sudha Kongara's unique flair, but the overall impression isn't as strong as what I expected from her other work.
Verdict:
Parasakthi works in most of the parts due to its strong concept and subject. Sivakarthikeyan and Sreeleela's performances are great, and they add more to the story and raise the expectations. But the movie doesn't completely take advantage of its powerful concept since the pacing and emotional depth aren't always correct.
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