Will Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' clash with Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'? Sudha Kongara answers
Sivakarthikeyan
, is directed by
Sudha Kongara
. The film also stars Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, Sreeleela, and many others in important roles. The film, which will have music composed by G.V. Prakash is scheduled to release next year on the occasion of Pongal.
With this, director Sudha Kongara is returning to the big screen with a new team. On the other hand, it has been officially announced that Thalapathy Vijay's last film, 'Jana Nayagan,' will be released for Pongal. Due to this, there have been rumblings among fans that there is a possibility of two big films, 'Parasakthi' and 'Jana Nayagan,' directly clashing during the 2026 Pongal festival. This has created great expectations among Tamil cinema fans.
Sudha Kongara opens up about 'Parasakthi'
In this context, at a recent event, Sudha Kongara answered questions raised about the film 'Parasakthi' and Pongal Race. "The role suited Sivakarthikeyan very well. He played it with a natural mind and commitment. Ravi Mohan also played a role that was out of his nature, and this will showcase his talent. But whether our film clashes with 'Jana Nayagan' is a matter for the producer to decide," she said.
Fans await for an official confirmation from the 'Parasakthi' producer
Accordingly, the production side should clarify whether these two films, which fans are anticipating, will be released on the same day or have a different planned release date. But it is also worth noting how Sudha Kongara took advantage of this opportunity to praise the talent of 'Parasakthi' actors. Meanwhile, 'Parasakthi' latest schedule kicked off recently in Pollachi, and the filming is likely to move onto the final stage after the current schedule.
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