‘Jana Nayagan,’ helmed by H. Vinoth and starring Vijay, and ‘Parasakthi,’ directed by Sudha Kongara and featuring Sivakarthikeyan, have run into trouble with the censors at the same time and are creating ripples in the entertainment world.
Sivakarthikeyan speaks out on unexpected censor cuts
Amid this situation, Sivakarthikeyan’s comments on the censor issues surrounding both films have drawn significant attention. Stating at the promotions of ‘Parasakthi’ promotions, he could not comment on ‘Jana Nayagan’ as the matter is sub judice, the actor opened up about the experience of taking ‘Parasakthi’ to the censor board. He disclosed how there were cuts in the film at places where he least expected them, adding that one cannot predict how the censoring would proceed. “It all depends on individual views of the jury who are going to watch the film,” he said. In order to prevent such hassle at the last minute, he emphasized the need for films to be submitted for certification at least two months in advance, which has to be regularly practiced by producers and film crews.
‘Parasakthi’ faces heightened scrutiny
Directed by Sudha Kongara, ‘Parasakthi’ is set in the backdrop of anti-Hindi imposition riots in the ’60s in Tamil Nadu. Featuring actors Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, ‘Parasakthi’ had already created a sensation with its trailer that alluded to the prevailing dialogues around language discrimination. The dialogues had created a huge stir on social media and finally, when the film released, it was worth the wait. Owing to the subject of the film, it must have been surrounded by strict certification hurdles leading to deferments and tom-boying its release in the international circuit.
Film’s core emotion remains intact
‘Parasakthi’ has a U/A 16+ certification with 25 cuts forwarded by the censor board. Responding to these cuts, Sivakarthikeyan said, “We have ensured that the cuts do not affect the plot. The core emotion of this film exists within everyone. When it comes to language and identity, I don’t need to overstate it through dialogues. And if that emotion is conveyed to the audience, it’s a success,” he said. He further expressed, ‘Parasakthi’ is a student protest film that is not supporting any specific student groups or political parties.” Although the censor board has made numerous cuts, the team believes that the film will resonate with the audience.
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