India, Jan. 4 -- When it was announced that Sudha Kongara's Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi will be clashing with H Vinoth's Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan in theatres, there were many who took offence. Jana Nayagan, which is releasing on January 9, is supposed to be Vijay's final film before he enters politics. At the pre-release event for Parasakthi, releasing on January 10, Sivakarthikeyan broke his silence on the issue.

Sivakarthikeyan states that the initial plan was to release Parasakthi for Diwali 2025, but the film was postponed to avoid a clash with Jana Nayagan, which was initially scheduled for release at the same time. But after Parasakthi's producer hinted at a Pongal release date, Jana Nayagan's makers also followed suit. "I...