Kenishaa Francis says Parasakthi works only because of Ravi Mohan: ‘He is number 1’

Parasakthi also stars Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela. The period drama is currently playing in theatres.

Updated on: Jan 11, 2026, 14:08:24 IST

By Santanu Das

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Sudha Kongara’s Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa in lead roles, was released in theatres on Saturday. The film received mixed reviews upon release. Actor Ravi Mohan's rumoured girlfriend, singer-healer Kenishaa Francis, has now reacted after watching the film and declared that the film works primarily because of him, regardless of whether he played a hero or a villain. (Also read: Parasakthi box office collection day 1: Sivakarthikeyan opening fails to beat Amaran, The GOAT, despite no competition)

Kenishaa Francis has praised Ravi Mohan's performance in Parasakthi.

What Kenishaa said

Speaking to the media, Kenishaa said the film would succeed in theatres only because of Ravi Mohan. She said, “Parasakthi runs only for Ravi. I don't see anyone else. It seems like this film was made for him. Whether he is a hero or a villain... He is number 1 in this film... There is no film beyond him in the second half. He is always Evergreen… always the Best.”

In the film, Ravi essays the role of the antagonist Thirunaadan. His performance was well-received by fans as well.

Parasakthi was released after the CBFC cleared it at the last minute. The CBFC asked the makers of Parasakthi to make 25 cuts and modifications before the film was certified. Kenishaa spoke about the film's clearance and said, “We have to respect the government and the law. None of us are working against the law. They are right in their own way and the creators are right in their own way."

About Parasakthi

Parasakthi is distributed by actor and Deputy CM of TN, Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Red Giant Movies. Dev Ramnath, Prithvi Rajan, Guru Somasundaram, Basil Joseph and Papri Ghosh also star in it. Set in 1960s Madras, the film follows two brothers participating in an anti-Hindi imposition agitation in Tamil Nadu. The film has crossed ₹12 crore in India so far.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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