Hemanth M Rao took to social media to condemn the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) recommendations of cuts for Parasakthi. The CBFC recommended 25 cuts for the period drama, which is set to release on January 10.

Taking to his X handle, the director wrote, "Absolutely ridiculous!! If we only protect the (speech) expression that we like, we aren't defending a right; we’re just curating a playlist. Censor the film, give a rating and let the audience decide the fate of the film."

The CBFC recommended muting several words and modifying several dialogues with historical significance. Parasakthi, which is set around the anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s, draws inspiration from real life, with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister CN Annadurai, also being a part of the film's story.

Parasakthi is directed by Sudha Kongara, and also stars Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, Atharvaa, and Chetan as Annadurai.