4 min readJun 30, 2026 02:07 PM IST After being mired in a censorship hurdle ahead of its January 2026 release, the Tamil period political action drama Parasakthi has once again found itself embroiled in controversy, with its director, Sudha Kongara, moving the Madras High Court against its producers over unpaid remuneration. Sudha reportedly claimed in her petition that she has yet to receive about Rs 8.39 crore from Dawn Pictures, which bankrolled Parasakthi, for her work on the film. Sudha Kongara demands stay on Idhayam Murali Meanwhile, Sudha has also sought a stay on the release of director Aakash Baskaran’s Idhayam Murali, also produced by Dawn Pictures. Idhayam Murali is scheduled to hit the screens on Friday, July 10, with its promotions progressing in full swing. The film features Atharvaa, Kayadu Lohar, Fahadh Faasil, Preity Mukhundhan, and S Thaman in key roles. Must Read | Anirudh Ravichander to marry SRH owner Kavya Maran, says uncle: ‘It’s a sure thing’ In her petition, Sudha reportedly claimed that despite invoices being raised after she had fulfilled …