Producer Blames CBFC Member for Delays in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
Venkat K Narayana, producer of the Rs 500 crore Tamil film Jana Nayagan starring actor-politician Vijay, has revealed that a member of the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) examining committee caused significant delays in the movie's release. Although the film was initially cleared with a U/A 16+ rating in December 2025, a complaint filed by the same committee member led to the certificate being withheld and referred to a revision committee. The producer challenged this in court, arguing that public complaints should not override the board's authority before release. Despite the Election Commission lifting the Model Code of Conduct following Vijay’s victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the film remains uncertified. Compounding these issues, the entire movie was recently leaked online. The producer expressed optimism about Vijay becoming Chief Minister, suggesting the delayed release might be destined to coincide with his political ascent. The production team is currently awaiting final certification from the revision committee to proceed with a theatrical release.
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Producer Blames CBFC Member for Delays in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
Venkat K Narayana, producer of the Rs 500 crore Tamil film Jana Nayagan starring actor-politician Vijay, has revealed that a member of the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) examining committee caused significant delays in the movie's release. Although the film was initially cleared with a U/A 16+ rating in December 2025, a complaint filed by the same committee member led to the certificate being withheld and referred to a revision committee. The producer challenged this in court, arguing that public complaints should not override the board's authority before release. Despite the Election Commission lifting the Model Code of Conduct following Vijay’s victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the film remains uncertified. Compounding these issues, the entire movie was recently leaked online. The producer expressed optimism about Vijay becoming Chief Minister, suggesting the delayed release might be destined to coincide with his political ascent. The production team is currently awaiting final certification from the revision committee to proceed with a theatrical release.
The Indian Express