A Sivakarthikeyan film has revived debate around the name Parasakthi, echoing a storm first unleashed in 1952. This video revisits how the original Parasakthi challenged religious orthodoxy, reshaped Tamil cinema, and propelled M. Karunanidhi and Sivaji Ganesan into history—while narrowly escaping a ban amid political pressure and public outrage.
Watch: From 1952 to Today: Why Parasakthi still divides Tamil Nadu
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Source: thehindu.com

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