‘Parasakthi’ director Sudha Kongara approaches revising committee over 23 cuts from CBFC on anti-Hindi agitation scenes – Reports |
Ahead of its January 10 release scheduled on Pongal, Sivakarhtikeyan’s ‘Parasakthi’ is caught in a censor controversy. With less than a week remaining for the release, the film is yet to get its censor clearance certificate, leaving fans in a state of ambiguity over its release. However, reports do point that the film may well get certified soon, thus giving enough hope for fans over a release. Considering the film’s sensitive period setting, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)’s screening of this movie has become talk of the town.
CBFC suggests 23 cuts over anti-Hindi protest scenes
The Indian Express reported that as many as 23 cuts have been proposed by the CBFC after watching ‘Parasakthi’. The film contains objectionable scenes and dialogues concerning the anti-Hindi riots in Madras in the 1960s. The board has proposed to cut out or modify them. The proposed cuts to the film are controversial because they have struck a chord since the scenes under the scanner are central to the political climate of that time.
Sudha Kongara moves the revising committee
Director Sudha Kongara, unwilling to comply with the cuts, has approached the CBFC’s Revising Committee in Mumbai, according to reports. She has contended that the extensive cuts would weaken the film’s core story and historical impact. According to reports, the director is standing by her position to preserve the authenticity of the events. The film’s producers have not indicated their feelings regarding the cuts, leaving fans and exhibitors in suspense about the film’s classification.
Period drama’s release hangs in balance as censor decision is awaited
Directed by Sudha Kongara, ‘Parasakthi’ is a historical drama surrounding the anti-Hindi agitations of the ’60s. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan as a college student who is engaged in the protest sequences. The rest of the cast includes Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela. With GV Prakash Kumar teaming up for the hundredth time for the movie, there are many expectations about this movie. Originally set to release on January 14, the movie saw an early release on January 10 as the theatre owners requested it, citing the fact that the festival is right around the corner. Now, the question looms large as to whether the censor issues will be cleared in time for the release of ‘Parasakthi’.
