Parasakthi

The events unfold in 1942, during World War II, when Japanese bombardments disrupt supply lines and travel. The war forces families to split and endure scarcity, shaping the characters' desperate choices. Civilian life is strained as ports and cities face constant danger, heightening social tensions. The period provides a backdrop for the film’s critique of society and its inequalities.

The story begins in Rangoon, Burma, a wartime hub for the three brothers. It then moves to Madurai, Tamil Nadu, where family ties are tested by poverty and tragedy. Madras (now Chennai) and Tiruchirappalli feature as backdrops for key events, including court proceedings and the search for a vanished sister. The settings juxtapose colonial-era cities with the harsh realities of war-time India.

⚖️ Justice

The court scene reframes social norms by allowing Kalyani to tell her truth and Chandrasekaran to confront the systemic ills surrounding infanticide and poverty. Gunasekaran’s defense exposes the broader failures of society that push individuals toward desperate acts. The narrative uses legal drama to argue for compassion, reform, and accountability within a flawed system.

🧭 Poverty & Resilience

The film tracks how destitution reshapes lives—from Kalyani’s collapse into street vending to Gunasekaran’s feigned madness as a survival strategy. It highlights the ingenuity and grit people summon to survive when institutions fail them. Through acts of solidarity, the characters gradually rebuild a path toward dignity and hope.

👪 Family & Reunion

Family bonds drive the plot, with siblings separated by war and circumstance yet drawn back together by shared hardship. The narrative culminates in reconciliation, when misunderstandings are resolved and the family unites to inaugurate a welfare home for orphans. The theme emphasizes loyalty and collective responsibility as catalysts for social betterment.