'Parasakthi' trailer review: Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan starrer strikes well with worthy moments, fans call it a 'Power peak'

Director Sudha Kongara's 'Parasakthi,' starring Sivakarthikeyan, is making all the headlines with its trailer, and it has to be said that the trailer is indeed good. Set against the socio-political background of the 1960s and anti-Hindi imposition protests that are a staple in Tamil Nadu, the movie is produced by Dawn Pictures. Being the 25th film for Sivakarthikeyan, the leading actor, and the 100th film for GV Prakash Kumar as music director, the film has a lot to live up to. The trailer sets up the expectations, and the trailer is well-suited to the film, which will be released worldwide on January 10.A three-minute trailer slowly builds to an emotional outburst of political drama. The trailer depicts the uprising in Tamil Nadu against Hindi being the main official language. Sivakarthikeyan and Atharvaa are brothers, one a railway employee and the other a young fiery student politician against the imposition of Hindi, who is deadlocked against. This parent-son emotional conflict is the crux of the film’s conflict. The strong antagonist has been portrayed by Ravi Mohan, a member of the system attempting to stifle the prevailing movement. There is romance, family dynamics, disrupted lives, sacrifices, and ethical choices to be made in the film. One of the trailer’s strongest aspects is its hard-hitting dialogue, which has struck a chord with audiences. Lines like “Is Delhi the only India?”, “We are against Hindi imposition, not against Hindi or Hindi-speaking people,” and “I have a great army to protect my chaste Tamil language” have reportedly triggered goosebumps among viewers.The cameo by Seethan as Anna, a Periyarese leader, also adds to the emotional and ideological aspects of the film.The period recreated in terms of clothing, sets, and cinematography is done with great attention to detail. The background score by GV Prakash elevates every scene, providing great weight and ensuring a highly emotional and revolutionary feel.In just a few hours, the trailer amassed millions of views on YouTube and went viral on social media platforms. Viewers have been praising Sivakarthikeyan for his body transformation, with comments like “Performer SK,” “Power peak,” and “Let the fire spread.” Atharvaa’s look and performance have been dubbed “Sivaji Ganesan Resurrected,” eliciting further appreciation. Ravi Mohan's sinister look as the antagonist in itself took everyone by surprise, "This is why he agreed to act in such an impactful role in a commercial film starring a matinee idol." Safe to say, 'Parasakthi' trailer has created not only great expectations from the film, but also has gotten people talking, turning out to be the most debated Tamil movie trailer in the last few years.