The box office performance of Sivakarthikeyan's recently released film 'Parasakthi' continues to face significant challenges, with day 18 collections dropping to a mere Rs 3 lakh. This latest figure underscores the ongoing struggle for the film, which has been experiencing a steady decline in daily earnings over the past several days.
Steady Decline in Collections
The film's daily collections have been shrinking consistently, with day 18 marking another weak performance. This follows day 17's collection of Rs 25 lakh, day 16's Rs 33 lakh, and day 15's Rs 25 lakh. The pattern clearly indicates a downward trend without any substantial recovery or strong hold at the box office.
Overall Box Office Performance
According to data from the Sacnilk website, 'Parasakthi' has accumulated Rs 84.53 crore worldwide to date. The net collection in India stands at Rs 52.13 crore, while the India gross amounts to Rs 61.68 crore. Overseas markets have contributed Rs 22.85 crore to the total earnings.
The film's theatrical journey appears to be slowing down significantly, with no major support emerging to boost its performance. The lack of momentum suggests that 'Parasakthi' is approaching the end of its theatrical run without achieving the expected commercial success.
Tamil Nadu Collections Show Sharp Drop
In Tamil Nadu specifically, 'Parasakthi' has collected Rs 52.13 crore net so far. However, the day 18 Tamil net collection was limited to just Rs 3 lakh, highlighting the film's diminishing appeal in its home market. The steady fall in numbers demonstrates:
- No significant jump in collections
- Lack of strong audience hold
- Consistent downward trajectory
Cast and Creative Team
'Parasakthi' features an ensemble cast including Sivakarthikeyan, Rana Daggubati, Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Atharvaa. The film is directed by Sudha Kongara, who brings her distinctive storytelling approach to this project.
Critical Reception
According to an ETimes review, Sivakarthikeyan delivers a confident and restrained performance as Chezhiyan, who leads the Puranaanooru squad in the resistance movement. The review notes that the actor brings a sense of masculinity without being overbearing, while Atharvaa provides strong support as Chezhiyan's younger brother Chinnadurai, commanding attention in every scene with his screen presence.
Director Sudha Kongara treats the story with conviction, ensuring that the intensity of the protests and their underlying reasons are clearly articulated, even for audiences unfamiliar with the context. The film represents a departure from mainstream formulas where the male lead carries the entire narrative burden alone.
As 'Parasakthi' nears the conclusion of its theatrical run, the box office numbers paint a clear picture of its commercial performance. The data compiled from various public and industry sources offers a comprehensive view of the film's journey, though these figures remain approximate and subject to change as official studio data becomes available.
