The trailer of Sivakarthikeyan's much-anticipated film Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara, was released yesterday. Since then, it has been receiving mixed reactions from audiences and critics across platforms.
Despite the divided reviews, the trailer's YouTube view count has raised eyebrows. The video reportedly crossed 27 million views within just 18 hours, leading to widespread discussions online.
Some users pointed out that the trailer had only 5.2 million views in the first four hours. However, they noted a sudden surge after that, with the count jumping to over 25 million by the end of the fifth hour.
Following this sharp spike, many social media users began alleging that the Parasakthi team inflated views using YouTube bots. These claims were supported by comparisons with Sivakarthikeyan's earlier films Madharaasi and Amaran.
According to online users, the Madharaasi trailer has collected only 20 million views since its release. Similarly, the Amaran trailer reportedly garnered just 15 million views, making Parasakthi's numbers appear unusual to some.
The debate intensified when comparisons were drawn with Rajinikanth's highly anticipated Coolie trailer. Users pointed out that Coolie has managed only 28 million views over its lifetime, further fuelling suspicion.
As a result, many netizens began trolling the Parasakthi team. Some argued that even if promotional tactics were used, the numbers should have looked more believable. Others claimed the team was attempting to project Parasakthi as the most viewed Tamil trailer in the first 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Dawn Pictures, the production house of Parasakthi, confirmed that the trailer has crossed 30 million views on YouTube. This announcement further escalated online reactions and debates.
Some Vijay fans questioned whether these inflated numbers were meant to portray Sivakarthikeyan as a top-tier star or suggest that he has replaced Vijay in the industry.
Overall, these remain social media speculations with no concrete proof. While the discussion has become a major talking point online, there is currently no strong evidence to confirm allegations of bot-driven views.

