Sudha Kongara's strong stand on gender equality: 'Parasakthi' director says, 'No gender divide in cinema'

Director Sudha Kongara, in a recent speech with the press and media in Chennai, spoke openly and forcefully about gender equality in the Tamil film industry. 'Parasakthi' director's statement: “Today in cinema, there is no distinction between male and female directors.

The identity of the director is what matters,” caught the attention of many. She explained that this egalitarian approach is the reason why leading actors continue to star in his films and that a gender-neutral workplace environment attracts big heroes. Sudha Kongara recalled that there was once a reservation that women would only do 'chick flicks' and said that the real change is that that mindset has been broken today.

'Parasakthi'-The recreation of a 1960s world

Directed by Sudha Kongara, ‘Parasakthi’ is set to release this Pongal. Starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, the film is set in the historical backdrop of the 1960s. This film, composed by G.V. Prakash, is also the composer's 100th musical film. With the aim of introducing the world of the film to the fans in advance, a grand exhibition titled ‘The World of Parasakthi’ has been set up in Valluvar Kottam, Chennai. The 60s era has been brought to life through the set properties, vintage cars, train, train station, and period items used in the film.

‘The World of Parasakthi’ exhibition earns praise

Sudha Kongara, who visited the exhibition in person, expressed her happiness at the response from the public. “From children to families, they are standing in line to enjoy this world. It's heartwarming to see this," she said, adding that the exhibition, which was initially planned for only two days, has been extended until the 25th due to public support. She also said that she intends to take this to other cities. She explained that since the younger generation is not familiar with the 1960s, this effort is to make them feel that world too.