Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' to clash with Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' on the 2026 Pongal box office
Sivakarthikeyan 's upcoming film, 'Parasakthi,' is shaping up to be a major milestone in his career, marking his 25th film. Directed by the acclaimed Sudha Kongara, the film features an impressive ensemble cast, including Ravi Mohan, Basil Joseph, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, with music composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. A key highlight of the film is Ravi Mohan’s portrayal of the antagonist, which promises to bring an intense and gripping dynamic to the story. According to recent statements of the film's producer, Aakash Baskaran, from his interview with Cinema Vikatan , the team is planning a grand release during the Pongal 2026 festival. The film’s scale and star-studded cast have already generated immense buzz among fans.
Filming Across Historic Locations in Sri Lanka
Production is progressing steadily, with extensive shooting schedules taking place in Sri Lanka. The filmmakers have chosen historically rich locations in the country to add authenticity to the narrative. To ensure secrecy and avoid leaks, the team is maintaining strict control over on-set images and updates. Once the Sri Lankan schedule is completed, the team will shift to Chennai, where they will construct elaborate sets to film key sequences. The crew is working diligently to wrap up production on time, allowing ample room for post-production work and ensuring a polished cinematic experience.
Thalapathy Vijay vs. Sivakarthikeyan at the box office
It is worth mentioning that Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan,' which was first planned for the October 2025 release, is now a Pongal 2026 release. So, Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi,' planned for release for Pongal 2026, will make it clash with the Vijay starrer at the box office. 'Jana Nayagan' is slated to release on January 9, aiming at the 10 days of local holidays in Tamil Nadu for the Pongal festival. But we have to wait to see whether 'Parasakthi' will be released on the same day or whether it will find another date during the Pongal holiday. However, it seems like we are set to witness the first-ever box office clash of Sivakarthikeyan and Thalapathy Vijay, and fans are super excited about the clash.
Filming Across Historic Locations in Sri Lanka
Production is progressing steadily, with extensive shooting schedules taking place in Sri Lanka. The filmmakers have chosen historically rich locations in the country to add authenticity to the narrative. To ensure secrecy and avoid leaks, the team is maintaining strict control over on-set images and updates. Once the Sri Lankan schedule is completed, the team will shift to Chennai, where they will construct elaborate sets to film key sequences. The crew is working diligently to wrap up production on time, allowing ample room for post-production work and ensuring a polished cinematic experience.
It is worth mentioning that Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan,' which was first planned for the October 2025 release, is now a Pongal 2026 release. So, Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi,' planned for release for Pongal 2026, will make it clash with the Vijay starrer at the box office. 'Jana Nayagan' is slated to release on January 9, aiming at the 10 days of local holidays in Tamil Nadu for the Pongal festival. But we have to wait to see whether 'Parasakthi' will be released on the same day or whether it will find another date during the Pongal holiday. However, it seems like we are set to witness the first-ever box office clash of Sivakarthikeyan and Thalapathy Vijay, and fans are super excited about the clash.
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