India, Jan. 10 -- Sudha Kongara's Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa-starrer Parasakthi was released in theatres on Saturday ahead of Pongal. The film, which was initially offered to Suriya and Dulquer Salmaan, has people on X (formerly Twitter) saying that it 'tests patience'. (Also Read: After Parasakthi censor list leaks, Telugu audience calls for ban over alleged usage of 'golty' slur)

Rating Parasakthi 1.5/5 and calling it a 'neutral review', an X user who went to the premiere show wrote, "Parasakthi dreams big, but ultimately falls short. The film aspires to recreate a powerful period setting, yet never truly transports the viewer into its time. Unlike Iruvar, where the characters and atmosphere seamlessly pull us ...