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Parasakthi Cleared by CBFC for Jan. 10 Release After Certification Scrutiny

The decision follows reported demands for 23 cuts to scenes depicting the anti-Hindi agitation.

Overview

  • Producer Aakash Bhaskaran announced the film has received certification, keeping the theatrical release set for January 10.
  • Parasakthi has a U/A 16+ rating with an approved runtime of 2 hours, 42 minutes, and 43 seconds.
  • Earlier reports said the CBFC’s Chennai office sought about 23 edits, primarily targeting references to the anti-Hindi agitation.
  • Director Sudha Kongara approached the CBFC Revising Committee in Mumbai over concerns the suggested cuts could alter context, according to industry reports.
  • Advance bookings had been delayed as exhibitors awaited clarity, while filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj urged a more streamlined certification process.