‘Parasakthi': Sivakarthikeyan resumes filming, shoot takes place in THIS location; Deets Inside
is currently acting in two big films, namely Sudha Kongara's 'Parasakthi' and A.R. Murugadoss' 'Madharasi' which have created anticipation among SK fans. While 'Parasakthi' is scheduled to release in 2026, Madrasi is scheduled to hit the theatres on September 5.
'Parasakthi' moves to Pollachi
The shooting for Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' has resumed today, July 18, 2025, in Pollachi. This follows a major phase of filming in Sri Lanka and Sivakarthikeyan's completion of pivotal scenes for his movie 'Madharasi,' which has now completely wrapped up its shooting. Important scenes for 'Parasakthi' are expected to be filmed during this Pollachi schedule, as reported by Filmibeat and other sources.
A film on
Hindi imposition
'Parasakthi' is based on student protests against the imposition of Hindi.
Along with Sivakarthikeyan, it also stars Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreleela in the lead roles. The announcement video received a massive reception from fans. Since 'Parasakthi' is SK's 25th film, it is expected to be a major milestone in his career. Sivakarthikeyan sports a charming young look for his college boy role, and it's going to be a revolutionary one as well from the skilled actor.
Sivakarthikeyan gets a hike after 'Amaran'
Following the immense success of 'Amaran,' directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, which reportedly grossed ₹300-350 crores worldwide, Sivakarthikeyan's standing in the Kollywood industry has significantly amplified. This blockbuster hit has led to a reported increase in his remuneration, solidifying his position as one of the most prominent commercial heroes. Consequently, there's considerable anticipation among fans regarding the box office performance of his upcoming releases.
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