Sivakarthikeyan Visits Tiruchendur Murugan Temple with Family Amid Buzz on Next Projects!

Tamil cinema’s leading star Sivakarthikeyan continues to hold a special place in the industry as a top hero with his unique style and mass appeal. His most recent release, the political action drama Parasakthi (directed by Sudha Kongara), hit theaters on January 10, 2026, as a Pongal special. The film, based on true events surrounding the 1965 anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu, received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its bold theme, emotional depth, and Sivakarthikeyan’s powerful performance in an unconventional revolutionary role, it underperformed at the box office, grossing around ₹79-85 crore worldwide (with India net collections around ₹52 crore) against a high budget, marking it as a commercial disappointment.

Following Parasakthi, there were earlier reports of Sivakarthikeyan teaming up with director Venkat Prabhu for a major project (tentatively referred to as a sci-fi entertainer or SK26). However, the latest updates indicate that the script work for that film is still ongoing and not yet complete, leading to potential delays in production.

In the meantime, fresh buzz suggests that Sivakarthikeyan’s next on-screen outing will be with debut director Sivakumar Murugesan — the filmmaker behind Thaai Kizhavi (a rural entertainer produced by Sivakarthikeyan’s banner, SK Productions, set for release on February 20, 2026, starring Radhika Sarathkumar). Impressed by Thaai Kizhavi and the director’s narration, Sivakarthikeyan has reportedly committed to starring in Sivakumar Murugesan’s second directorial venture. Described as a “pakka graamiya entertainer” (full-fledged rural entertainer) with a strong, mass-appealing character typical of what fans expect from him, preparations for this project are progressing rapidly. An official announcement is expected soon, possibly around the actor’s birthday.

On a personal note, Sivakarthikeyan recently visited the sacred Tiruchendur Murugan Temple with his wife Aarthy Sivakarthikeyan and their children (sons Guhan and Pavan, and daughter Aaraadhana). The family offered prayers and performed the traditional head-shaving (mottai) ritual for his two sons. Aarthy shared a beautiful family photo from the temple on her social media, capturing the heartfelt moment in front of the iconic seaside shrine — the post has since gone viral, delighting fans with glimpses of the star’s family life.

Sivakarthikeyan spoke to the media after the darshan, hinting that he has already finalized the director, producer, and content for his next film, with a formal reveal on the way.