Parasakthi (Eng: The Goddess) is a 1952 Indian Tamil movie directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan in his acting debut, along with S. V. Sahasranamam, S. S. Rajendran, Sriranjani Jr., and Pandari Bai.
It was jointly produced by National Pictures and AVM Productions and is based on a stage drama of the same name, written by Pavalar Balasundaram.
The film narrates the misfortunes that befall the members of a Tamil family during World War II, and how the members face their individual fate and reunite at the end.
Directed by – R. Krishnan & S. Panju
Produced by – P. A. Perumal Mudaliar & A. V. Meiyappan
Screenplay by – Karunanidhi
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, S. V. Sahasranamam, S. S. Rajendran, Sriranjani Jr., Pandari Bai
Music by – R. Sudarsanam
Cinematography – S. Maruti Rao
Edited by – S. Panju
Distributed by – National Pictures
Release dates – 17 October 1952
Running time – 170 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
Visitor Rating: 4 Stars