The cast and crew of the Tamil film Parasakthi celebrated the Pongal festival with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, drawing attention from both cultural and political circles. The event was hosted at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan and was part of the Centre’s Pongal celebrations in the national capital.
Actors Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan, along with music composer G V Prakash Kumar and other members of the film’s team, attended the gathering. The team interacted with the Prime Minister and took part in traditional Pongal festivities, highlighting Tamil culture and customs.
Speaking to the media, Sivakarthikeyan said it was a proud moment to celebrate Pongal in Delhi and described the experience as special for Tamilians. Ravi Mohan echoed similar views, calling the celebration meaningful and memorable. Composer G V Prakash Kumar also shared photographs from the event on social media and said performing devotional music during the celebration was a unique experience.
Prime Minister Modi, dressed in traditional attire, spoke about the cultural importance of Pongal and described it as a festival that honours farmers, agriculture, and gratitude. He has often referred to Pongal as a festival celebrated by Tamils across the world, reflecting India’s cultural diversity.
However, the event has sparked political discussion in Tamil Nadu. Critics have questioned the timing and visibility of the film team’s participation, while supporters argue that it was a cultural celebration without political intent.
The Parasakthi team maintained that their presence was purely to celebrate the festival and promote Tamil culture on a national platform.
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