Parasakthi Box Office Shows Strong Recovery on Day 6
Sivakarthikeyan's Tamil political drama Parasakthi experienced a notable surge in its box office earnings during the Pongal 2026 festival period. The film's performance improved significantly on its sixth day in theaters, marking a positive turn after earlier fluctuations.
Day 6 Collection Figures Reveal Major Jump
According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, Parasakthi minted ₹5.10 crore net on day 6 across India. This represents nearly double the earnings from the previous day, when the film collected ₹2.55 crore net. With this latest addition, the total India net collection for Parasakthi now reaches ₹35.85 crore.
Detailed Day-Wise Box Office Performance
The film has displayed mixed trends since its release, unfolding against a backdrop of controversy. Here is a breakdown of its daily collections:
- Day 1: The film opened with ₹12.5 crore after facing uncertainty regarding CBFC clearance.
- Day 2 (Sunday): Collections dipped to ₹10.1 crore, showing a decline of approximately 19.20%.
- Day 3 (Monday): Earnings fell sharply to ₹3 crore, marking a further drop of 70.30%.
- Day 4 (Tuesday): The downward trend continued with ₹2.6 crore collected.
- Day 5 (Wednesday): The film remained steady, raking in ₹2.55 crore with only a marginal dip of 1.92%.
- Day 6 (Thursday): Collections rebounded to ₹5.10 crore as per early estimates, boosted by the festive season.
Improved Occupancy in Tamil Nadu
Parasakthi recorded an overall occupancy rate of 46.02% in Tamil Nadu on day 6. The occupancy showed steady growth throughout the day:
- Morning shows began with 17.33% occupancy.
- Afternoon shows saw a significant rise to 55.25%.
- Evening shows maintained strong attendance at 57.61%.
- Night shows remained healthy with 53.89% occupancy.
Screenings Across Major Indian Cities
The film received substantial screen presence in key urban centers. Chennai led with the highest number of shows at 433 screenings. Other cities with notable screenings included:
- Coimbatore: 138 shows
- Bengaluru: 131 shows
- Madurai: 61 shows
- Salem: 46 shows
- Mumbai: 39 shows
- Trichy: 37 shows
Film Team Celebrates Pongal with PM Modi Amid Controversy
During the Pongal festivities, Parasakthi actors Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan, along with National Award-winning music composer GV Prakash Kumar, attended a special celebration at Union Minister L Murugan's residence in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in the event.
This meeting occurred while the film faces ongoing controversy. Some groups have accused Parasakthi of distorting historical facts. The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress recently sought a ban on the film, alleging it portrays inaccurate historical events and shows their political party in a negative light.
Sivakarthikeyan Addresses the Controversy
At the Pongal celebration, Sivakarthikeyan directly responded to the controversy surrounding his film. Speaking to media representatives, as quoted by Times Now, the actor stated clearly, "There is no controversy and no propaganda."
He further explained, "People who watch the film fully understand it in the right way. What we intended to convey is reaching the audience, and that is what matters." The film explores themes related to the 1960s student revolution and anti-Hindi protests in Tamil Nadu.
The combination of festive timing and continued public interest appears to have contributed to Parasakthi's improved box office performance on day 6, even as discussions about its historical portrayal continue.
