While Parasakthi ended up tanking at the box office, its digital debut has been received very well among audiences, so much so that it has set a record on ZEE5.
The Sivakarthikeyan starrer has clocked over 100 million streaming minutes within just three days of its premiere. This historic milestone marks the fastest ascent to the 100M+ mark for any film on the platform.
Directed by National Award-winner Sudha Kongara, the film is a high-octane dive into the 1960s anti-Hindi imposition agitations in Tamil Nadu.
Starring Sivakarthikeyan in one of his most intense roles to date as Chezhiyan, the narrative masterfully balances personal stakes with massive political upheaval.
The chemistry between Sivakarthikeyan and Sreeleela, coupled with a visceral performance by Ravi Mohan as the antagonist and an impactful score by GV Prakash Kumar, are among the biggest positives to come out of the film.
During its theatrical run, it was able to collect just over INR 100 crores against a massive INR 150 crore budget.
However, the surge in the movie’s viewership highlights a growing trend of “second lives” for projects that didn’t perform well in theatres on OTT platforms. Despite facing a crowded Sankranthi box office and mixed reviews, the film’s arrival on ZEE5 on 7 February 2026 has invited a new wave of appreciation for its technical brilliance and leading performances.
The rest of the cast in Parasakthi includes talents such as Atharvaa, Kulappulli Leela, Prakash Belawadi, Dev Ramnath, Prithvi Rajan, Guru Somasundaram, and more. Stay tuned for more updates.