Actor Sivakarthikeyan addressed the audience at the World of Parasakthi event, sharing heartfelt thoughts about the film, its team, and the journey behind the much-anticipated period drama Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara.
Set in the 1960s, Parasakthi stands out as an intense and emotionally demanding project. Sivakarthikeyan revealed that the biggest reason he agreed to the film was director Sudha Kongara herself, who spent nearly 4–5 years crafting the powerful script. He described the film as a challenging journey for the entire team, both creatively and emotionally.
Expressing his gratitude, Sivakarthikeyan thanked producer Aakash Baskaran and the entire team for hosting a grand event and for the strong promotional efforts that are helping the film reach a wider audience.
Lightening the moment, SK shared a humorous anecdote, saying he had initially planned to save his speech for the audio launch. “If I don’t speak now,” he joked, “YouTube thumbnails will say, ‘Azhagaaga Pesiya Ravi Mohan, Adhai Kandu Kollaatha Sivakarthikeyan’,” drawing laughter from the crowd.
Speaking about his co-stars, Sivakarthikeyan reflected on a full-circle moment with Atharva, recalling how Atharva had attended his first film promotion when SK was hosting Athu Ithu Ethu alongside Atharva’s father. Today, they reunite as co-actors, sharing a strong bond of brotherhood.
On Sudha Kongara, SK smiled and said there was too much to speak about, choosing to save his detailed praise for the audio launch. He also warmly welcomed Sree Leela to Tamil cinema, expressing confidence that her efforts would be embraced by Tamil audiences.
Thanking Ravi Mohan for taking on a challenging antagonist role, Sivakarthikeyan remarked, “On screen, you’re the villain to me, but off screen, you’re always the hero I’ve celebrated since my college days,” adding that Ravi Mohan’s name appears first in the credits as the senior-most cast member.
He also congratulated GV Prakash Kumar on completing 100 films, praising his journey from Aayirathil Oruvan and Madrasapattinam to Parasakthi, and his mastery across genres, including period films.
Concluding on a personal note, Sivakarthikeyan shared that Parasakthi marks his 25th film, making it especially close to his heart. He described the film as one that addresses a major social issue, transporting audiences back to the 1960s for two impactful hours filled with love, care, courage, and rebellion.