Aathi Parasakthi(1971)
Aathi Parasakthi is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayalalithaa in lead roles. It tells the story of the goddess Aathi Parasakthi, who is created by the gods to defeat the demon king Mahishasura. The demon has received a boon that makes him invincible against men and gods. The film depicts the epic battle between the goddess and the demon. It is known for its devotional tone and visual effects. The movie was a commercial success and remains a popular devotional film in Tamil cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1971
- Director
- K. S. Gopalakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
The demon Mahishasura terrorizes the universe after receiving a boon of invincibility. The gods combine their powers to create the goddess Aathi Parasakthi. She must fight the demon king and his army to restore peace. Only she can defeat him because he cannot be killed by any man.
“The mother goddess fights for the universe”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aathi Parasakthi
Cast reunions in this film: K. R. Vijaya & K. V. Mahadevan (17 films together), K. S. Gopalakrishnan & K. V. Mahadevan (14 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Padmini (13 films together), K. R. Vijaya & K. S. Gopalakrishnan (12 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Vanisri (10 films together), and K. V. Mahadevan & Rajasree (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a popular stage play of the same name, which was also directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to be shot extensively in the picturesque hill station of Ooty.
- The movie features a rare cameo appearance by the famous stage actor S. V. Sahasranamam in a pivotal divine role.
- Music director Shankar–Ganesh, then newcomers, composed the score, marking an early success in their career.
- A special optical effect was created to depict the goddess's divine vision, which was innovative for its time.
- The film's climax involved a complex fire sequence that required careful safety planning on set.
- Despite its mythological theme, the film was noted for its contemporary dialogue about faith and societal duty.