Actor Vijay's much-delayed 'Jana Nayagan' receives "adults only" certificate from censor board
Chennai, July 9
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has received an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, signalling that the film will finally be released in theatres after a prolonged delay.
The announcement has sparked a wave of excitement among fans, who were eagerly waiting for the film's release.
The certification is now visible on the official site of CBFC, which confirms the film's running time as 183 minutes.
Over the past several months, Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' faced delays earlier due to certification issues.The film was originally expected to be released during Pongal on January 9.
The film ran into trouble when the CBFC decided to hold back its certification on the grounds that certain scenes in the movie could potentially hurt religious sentiments.
A single judge then asked the CBFC to give the film a U/A 16+ certificate, which brought short-term relief. However, the CBFC later moved to a division bench of the High Court, which stayed the single judge's order on January 9.
This led the producers to approach the Supreme Court, asking for an urgent stay on the High Court's decision.
It also made headlines after scenes from the film were reportedly circulated online. The makers, KVN Productions, had also released an official statement asking people not to watch or share any leaked material. The production house said parts of the movie, and in some cases almost the full film, had been illegally circulated online. They also said strict legal action was being taken in the matter.
'Jana Nayagan' is directed by H Vinoth and produced by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions. The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Apart from Vijay and Bobby Deol, the film features Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and Narain in key roles.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, the CBFC drama sounds like politics as usual. An 'A' certificate for religious sentiments? Why not just let adults decide what they want to watch? At least the legal battle ensured it sees the light of day. Kudos to the producers for standing firm against piracy too—that's a bigger cancer.
Three hours of Vijay? Sign me up! But sir, why always the controversies? Just release the film cleanly next time. Looking forward to Bobby Deol's role—hope he has more than just being a 'surprise' cameo. Pongal release would have been epic, but better late than never!
The CBFC's flip-flop is ridiculous—first U/A 16+, then 'A'. Someone's pulling strings. But as a fan, I'm just relieved it's coming out. Hope the leaked footage doesn't spoil the big moments. And Anirudh's music? Guaranteed banger. Can't wait for the audio launch!
Why does every Vijay film have to be a court case? 😤 The censorship battle is tiring. 'A' certificate means fewer families can watch together—that's a missed opportunity. But if the story is bold, respect to the makers for sticking to their vision. Let's see what the hype is about.
'Jana Nayagan'—the 'people's hero' film gets an adult certificate. Irony much? 😄 Seriously though, 183 minutes is a commitment. Hope the editing is tight and the message is clear. And for goodness' sake, people—stop pirating! You're hurting the industry you love.