Basil Joseph Joins the Cast of Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi'

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Key Takeaways
- Basil Joseph joins the cast of ‘Parasakthi’.
- The film is directed by Sudha Kongara.
- ‘Parasakthi’ is set in the 1960s.
- Production includes a replica of Madurai railway station.
- A teaser has been released showcasing key plot elements.
Chennai, March 15 (NationPress) Reports from the film industry indicate that renowned Malayalam actor Basil Joseph has officially joined the production of director Sudha Kongara’s highly anticipated period action drama, ‘Parasakthi’, which stars Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role.
Images of Basil Joseph, who is acclaimed as both a director and actor in the Malayalam film industry, alongside Ravi Mohan on the set of ‘Parasakthi’ in Sri Lanka, have started circulating on social media.
The addition of Basil to the already impressive cast has significantly heightened the enthusiasm among fans and cinema lovers.
Insiders report that the production team of ‘Parasakthi’ has constructed a set that mimics the Madurai railway station in Sri Lanka.
It was Ravi Mohan, who portrays the villain in director Sudha Kongara’s upcoming film, who revealed that the crew would be traveling to Sri Lanka for the next filming segment.
Last month, director Sudha Kongara confirmed that the initial filming schedule was successfully completed in Madurai.
‘Parasakthi’ has sparked immense interest among audiences and film enthusiasts. This period movie, which also stars Atharvaa and Sreeleela, is believed to be set in the 1960s in the former state of Madras.
A teaser released by the production team indicates that the narrative unfolds at Pachaiyappa’s College in Madras, where Sivakarthikeyan is depicted as a brave leader, rallying students for a violent protest against an oppressive regime that has imposed a directive stating ‘Students - do not touch’. Notably, the teaser showcases this order being modified to ‘Do not touch students’.
The teaser also reveals that Ravi Mohan’s character is determined to eliminate Sivakarthikeyan’s role.
‘Parasakthi’, initially referred to as #SK25 since it marks Sivakarthikeyan’s 25th film, features music by G V Prakash and cinematography by veteran cameraman Ravi K Chandran. The film’s action sequences are designed by Supreme Sundar.