Parasakthi Team Celebrates Pongal with PM Modi in New Delhi
The team behind the film Parasakthi celebrated Pongal on January 14, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This remarkable event was hosted by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan.
Key Participants at the Event
Several notable figures from the film industry attended the festivities. The gathering included:
- Sivakarthikeyan
- Ravi Mohan
- Music composer G.V. Prakash Kumar
Performance of Thiruvasakam
During the celebration, G.V. Prakash Kumar performed an excerpt from the Thiruvasakam, a revered Tamil Shaivite devotional text by saint Manikkavasagar. Following his performance, Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation and congratulated Kumar.
Reactions from the Film Crew
After the event, Sivakarthikeyan shared his joy about celebrating Pongal alongside the Prime Minister. The atmosphere at the event was filled with festive spirit and cultural pride.
Political Context
However, the participation of the Parasakthi team in this event sparked controversy. The film, which focuses on the anti-Hindi agitations in Madras during the 1960s, has been associated with the DMK political party, especially with the upcoming election in mind.
Congress leaders, including B. Manickam Tagore, criticized the event. Tagore remarked on social media that the Parasakthi team was participating in a “Sanghi” celebration, while discussing the delays faced by the actor Vijay’s film, Jana Nayagan, in receiving its censor clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Conclusion
The Pongal celebration attended by the Parasakthi team highlights the intersection of film, culture, and politics in contemporary India, generating both excitement and debate.
