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Parasakthi Censored: 25 Changes for UA Release
9 Jan
Summary
- Film Parasakthi received UA certificate after 25 modifications.
- Cuts included muting expletives and altering protest phrases.
- Visuals of effigy burning and a village massacre were reduced.
The Tamil film Parasakthi, slated for release on January 10, has received a UA censor certificate after undergoing substantial modifications. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the movie faced a rigorous review process, resulting in 25 changes including cuts, phrase replacements, and visual alterations. These revisions were necessary to meet the Censor Board's requirements before its scheduled premiere.
Set against the backdrop of the anti-Hindi agitations in 1960s Tamil Nadu, Parasakthi explores the charged sociopolitical climate of the era. The modifications involved muting expletive phrases, changing protest slogans like 'Let the fire spread' to 'Let justice prevail,' and altering sentiments related to Hindi imposition. Visuals depicting the burning of an effigy labeled 'Hindi Demon' were also removed, and subtitles emphasizing Hindi language imposition were deleted.
Further adjustments included reducing immolation visuals by 50% and removing graphic scenes from a village massacre. The Censor Board also mandated extending the disclaimer duration and adding voiceovers for legal notices concerning UPSC exams and railway interviews. The film is distributed by Red Giant Movies, associated with the political party DMK.
