Parasakthi Row Escalates: Censor Trouble to Political Tussle, DMK vs. Congress vs. BJP

• Tamil film Parasakthi faces controversy from censorship to political tussle and 'fan wars' against Vijay's Jana Nayagan.
• Set against the 1960s anti-Hindi imposition agitation, the film is a major point of contention ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
• DMK hails Parasakthi as a 'historical tribute,' while Congress demands a ban, alleging historical distortion and maligning of leaders like Indira Gandhi.
• BJP criticizes Congress's 'anti-democratic' stance, highlighting hypocrisy given their support for Jana Nayagan amid its censorship issues.
• The film also sparked 'fan wars' with Vijay's supporters and outrage from the Telugu community over the derogatory term 'golty'.

Why It Matters: Parasakthi film ignites political, fan, and linguistic controversies, reflecting deep divisions in Tamil Nadu.