Parasakthi
பராசக்தி
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of World War II, three brothers are separated by war while their sister Kalyani faces immense struggles after being widowed and left destitute. As each sibling endures hardship and societal injustice, their paths cross in unexpected ways, culminating in a dramatic courtroom trial that exposes the harsh realities of their world and sets the stage for a powerful family reunion.
Top Cast
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Sivaji Ganesan
Gunasekaran
S. V. Sahasranamam
Chandrasekaran
S. S. Rajendran
Gnanasekaran
Sriranjani
Kalyani
Pandari Bai
Vimala
V. Susheela
Saraswathi
K. S. Angamuthu
Fruit Seller
T. K. Ramachandran
Venu
V. K. Ramasamy
Narayana Pillai
T. P. Muthulakshmi
Kantha
K. P. Kamakshi
Poosaari
Doraiswamy
Manikkam Pillai
K M Nambirajan
Vellai Sami
M. N. Krishnan
Kuppan
D. V. Narayanasami
Thambidurai
V. K. Karthikeyan
Tamil Pandit
A. S. Jaya
Parvathi
Kannadasan
Judge (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R. Krishnan, S. Panju
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Karunanidhi
- Original Score
- R. Sudarshan
- Original Title
- பராசக்தி
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Production Studios
- National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R. Krishnan, S. Panju
M. Karunanidhi, Pavalar Balasundaram, Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar, Bharathidasan, K. M. Annal Thango, Udumalai Narayana Kavi, K. P. Kamakshi
R. Sudarshan
S. Maruti Rao
S. Panju
A. V. Meiyappan, Perumal Mudaliar
Department Leadership Roster
R. Krishnan
Director
S. Panju
Director
A. V. Meiyappan
Producer
Perumal Mudaliar
Producer
S. Panju
Editor
M. Karunanidhi
Screenplay
S. Maruti Rao
Director of Photography
R. Sudarshan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parasakthi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parasakthi about?
Set against the backdrop of World War II, three brothers are separated by war while their sister Kalyani faces immense struggles after being widowed and left destitute. As each sibling endures hardship and societal injustice, their paths cross in unexpected ways, culminating in a dramatic courtroom trial that exposes the harsh realities of their world and sets the stage for a powerful family reunion.
Who directed Parasakthi?
Parasakthi was directed by R. Krishnan, S. Panju.
Who stars in Parasakthi?
The principal cast of Parasakthi includes Sivaji Ganesan, S. V. Sahasranamam, S. S. Rajendran, Sriranjani, Pandari Bai.
When was Parasakthi released and how long is it?
Parasakthi was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 3h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Parasakthi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parasakthi was composed by R. Sudarshan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parasakthi?
Parasakthi holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).