New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sreeleela, has had a slow start at the domestic box office. The Tamil-language historical political drama collected approximately Rs.3.79 crore on its opening day, according to industry tracking platform Sacnilk.

The film recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 53.92% on Day 1. Morning shows saw relatively low footfalls at 45.71%, while afternoon shows improved to 62.13%, indicating some pick-up as the day progressed. Evening and night show trends are expected to determine whether the film can build momentum over the weekend.

Directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by Dawn Pictures, Parasakthi is set in 1960s Madras and is positioned as a political drama rooted in the socio-po...