What was meant to be a celebratory pre-release event for Parasakthi turned into an unexpectedly emotional moment when Sivakarthikeyan opened up about the online abuse he says he and his family have been facing. As the actor spoke candidly from the stage, the cameras caught his mother, Raji Doss, wiping away tears — a moment that quickly struck a chord with fans in attendance and online.
“They dragged my family into it”
Addressing the crowd, Sivakarthikeyan alleged that he has been dealing with paid cyber attacks ahead of Parasakthi’s release. According to him, targeted negativity on social media isn’t new — but this time, it crossed a personal line.
He said the attacks were agenda-driven and meant to spread misinformation, adding that the situation escalated when his family members were pulled into the online abuse. As he spoke, his wife Aarthi appeared visibly sombre, reflecting the emotional weight of the moment.
A mother’s question — and a powerful reply
Sivakarthikeyan then shared a deeply personal exchange with his mother. After seeing the online negativity, she reportedly asked him who he could rely on during such times. Turning to the audience, the actor responded with conviction, saying that he didn’t stand alone — he had lakhs of people supporting him.
That line drew loud cheers from fans, visibly moving both Raji Doss and co-star Sreeleela’s mother, Dr Swarnalatha. Raji, teary-eyed, smiled proudly as the crowd rallied behind her son.
Fan tensions spill into the event
The evening wasn’t without tension. Supporters of Vijay were seen occupying several stands and repeatedly chanting TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) slogans, interrupting parts of the event. Some attendees later shared videos of the chants on social media, fuelling further debate.
Sivakarthikeyan attempted to clear the air, stating that Parasakthi’s clash with Jana Nayagan happened with Vijay’s consent. Despite the clarification, fan reactions online suggest that emotions around the Pongal box office battle remain high.
A high-stakes Pongal clash ahead
Directed by Sudha Kongara, Parasakthi stars Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, and Ravi Mohan, and is set in 1960s Madras, focusing on Tamil Nadu’s resistance to Hindi imposition. The film is scheduled for release on January 10.
A day earlier, on January 9, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan will hit screens. Directed by H Vinoth and starring Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol, the film is widely reported to be a remake of the Telugu hit Bhagavanth Kesari.
Final words
In the middle of fan wars, box office clashes, and online noise, Sivakarthikeyan’s moment on stage cut through the chaos. His emotional address — and his mother’s reaction — reminded many that behind the star image is a family affected by the same digital hostility playing out on screens every day.
As Parasakthi heads into a heated Pongal release, the actor’s message was clear: criticism may be loud, but support can be louder.
