Parasakthi (1952): Cast & Plot
Parasakthi is a 1952 drama directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju, starring Sriranjani as Kalyani, Doraiswamy and S. V. Sahasranamam. It runs 3 hours 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 8m (188 min)
- Directors
- R. Krishnan and S. Panju
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- National Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Parasakthi About?
The premise of Parasakthi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against World II, the film follows three brothers torn apart by the conflict while their sister Kalyani, newly widowed and impoverished, struggles to survive. Each sibling confronts severe hardship and social injustice, their lives intersecting in a dramatic courtroom trial that reveals the era’s brutal truths and ultimately brings the family back together.
Parasakthi Themes & Keywords
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Parasakthi Cast & Characters
Sriranjani leads the cast as Kalyani, with Doraiswamy as Manickampillai; the father of Chandrasekaran & Gnanasekaran & Gunasekaran & Kalyani and S. V. Sahasranamam as Chandrasekaran. Directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director R. Krishnan
- Co-director S. Panju
- Sriranjani as Kalyani
- Doraiswamy as Manickampillai; the father of Chandrasekaran & Gnanasekaran & Gunasekaran & Kalyani
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Chandrasekaran
- Sivaji Ganesan as Gunasekaran
Also Starring in Parasakthi
· 10 more- S. S. Rajendran Gnanasekaran
- V. K. Karthikeyan Tamil Pandit
- T. K. Ramachandran Venu
- V. K. Ramasamy Narayana Pillai
- Pandari Bai Vimala
- T. P. Muthulakshmi Kantha
- K. P. Kamakshi Poosaari
- K M Nambirajan Vellai Sami
- M. N. Krishnan Kuppan
- D. V. Narayanasami Thambidurai
More from R. Krishnan and S. Panju
More films directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju: Uyarndha Manidhan, Do Kaliyan, Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum and Server Sundaram.
Parasakthi Plot Summary
What happens in Parasakthi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chandrasekaran, Gnanasekaran and Gunasekaran are three Indian immigrant brothers living in Rangoon, Burma, sharing a life with Chandrasekaran’s wife Saraswati. Their younger sister, Kalyani, was raised back in their hometown of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, by their father Manickampillai. In 1942, as World War II rages on, the brothers and Saraswati plan a trip to Madurai for the upcoming wedding of Kalyani to a writer named Thangappan. But the war—and a guarded sea route—means the shipping company can offer only one ticket; the youngest brother, Gunasekaran, takes it and heads toward Tamil Nadu. The voyage is delayed by danger, and Kalyani’s marriage occurs without any of her brothers beside her.
Full summary
The whole story of Parasakthi, scene by scene
Parasakthi Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Parasakthi.
How Well Do You Know Parasakthi?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
Which brother finally reaches Tamil Nadu by sea after months of travel?
Parasakthi Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Parasakhti” and “The Goddess”.
- Also known as
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- Parasakhti
- The Goddess
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Parasakthi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Parasakthi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Parasakthi?
Parasakthi runs 3 hours 8 minutes (188 minutes).
When was Parasakthi released?
Parasakthi was released on October 17, 1952.
Who directed Parasakthi?
Parasakthi was directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju.
More films by R. Krishnan Who is in the cast of Parasakthi?
Parasakthi stars Sriranjani as Kalyani, Doraiswamy as Manickampillai; the father of Chandrasekaran & Gnanasekaran & Gunasekaran & Kalyani and S. V. Sahasranamam as Chandrasekaran, among 14 credited actors.
Does Parasakthi have a post-credit scene?
No. Parasakthi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Parasakthi in?
The original language of Parasakthi is Tamil.
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