The international launch of the much-anticipated Tamil film 'Parasakthi' has hit a significant roadblock. The movie's planned premiere event in France has been officially scrapped following alarmingly low advance ticket bookings, casting a shadow over its overseas buzz.
A Stunning Box Office Contrast in France
According to detailed trade reports from the region, the premiere screening of 'Parasakthi' in Toulouse, France, managed to sell a mere 16 tickets out of a total 905 seats available. This dismal response forced the organisers to call off the event entirely. The situation was thrown into sharper relief by the performance of another Tamil release, 'Jana Nayagan', at the same cinema complex.
In a stark and impressive contrast, 'Jana Nayagan' witnessed phenomenal demand. All of its 10 premiere shows and 4 additional fan screenings were completely sold out, achieving houseful status. This overwhelming disparity in audience interest became the talk of fan circles and trade analysts overnight, shifting the spotlight firmly onto the overseas market's preferences.
Fan Demand and Social Media Uproar
The cancellation has sparked a wave of reactions on social media platforms. Fans of 'Jana Nayagan' have been particularly vocal, demanding that the now-vacant premiere slot originally allotted to 'Parasakthi' be replaced with an additional screening of their favoured film. Online platforms are flooded with posts comparing the booking charts, with many users citing the figures as definitive proof of 'Jana Nayagan's' superior popularity among the Tamil diaspora in Europe.
Trade experts view this overwhelming response as a strong indicator of the film's wide appeal beyond Indian shores. The sold-out premieres set a new benchmark for Tamil cinema's performance in international territories during this release cycle.
Parasakthi's Promoters Remain Hopeful
Despite the setback in Toulouse, the team behind 'Parasakthi' remains optimistic about the film's overall overseas prospects. Promoters believe the film will find its audience, particularly in locations with larger and more concentrated Tamil-speaking populations. Critics have pointed out that the readiness for a regional language film can vary drastically based on geographic location, and a poor turnout in one city does not necessarily predict performance in other regions.
Early reports suggest that ticket sales for 'Parasakthi' are indeed stronger in other international markets outside of this specific French venue. However, the spectacular success of 'Jana Nayagan' has undoubtedly captured the narrative, overshadowing 'Parasakthi's' international launch for the time being.
Directed by Sudha Kongara, 'Parasakthi' stars Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, alongside Ravi Mohan and Sreeleela, with music composed by GV Prakash Kumar. The film is billed as a socio-political mass entertainer. While its overseas opening appears mixed, 'Jana Nayagan' has made a massive impact internationally, currently standing as one of the biggest worldwide Tamil releases and setting a high standard for overseas collections.
