The release of Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, was postponed from its planned January 9 date after delays in securing the necessary censor certificate.
Following this postponement, several members of the Tamil film industry have publicly expressed their solidarity with Vijay and the team behind Jana Nayagan.
Actor Ravi Mohan, director Venkat Prabhu, Rathna Kumar, and actor Sibi Sathyaraj voiced their support on their respective social media pages.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) raised concerns about certain scenes, prompting the filmmakers to file an urgent petition with the Madras High Court.
The court has since reserved orders on the matter, leaving the film’s release date uncertain.
The delay in issuing the censor certificate has become a point of concern not only for the team behind Jana Nayagan but also for several industry members who see it as part of a broader pattern affecting Tamil cinema.
This is not the first time a major Tamil film has faced last-minute postponement due to certification delays or regulatory interventions, contributing to ongoing discussions about the challenges faced by filmmakers in the region.
The Tamil film industry continues to follow developments as the legal proceedings unfold, with many expressing hope for a swift resolution and successful release for Jana Nayagan.
Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features Vijay, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj and several others as part of the ensemble cast. (India Today)