Ameer Sultan Comments on Delay of Vijay's Final Film Jana Nayagan The release of actor and TVK chief Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, has remained uncertain as it faces delays tied to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Filmmaker Ameer Sultan recently addressed the issue, suggesting that political factors may be influencing the film’s certification process. Originally slated for a theatrical release on January 9, the film was postponed indefinitely after failing to secure its censor certificate. Sultan emphasized that the situation appears unprecedented, as the Censor Board’s involvement with the Election Commission is not a standard practice. Sultan highlighted the lack of transparency surrounding the film’s delays, noting that the CBFC has not provided clear reasons for holding the project back. He pointed to past controversies, such as the case of Vishwaroopam, where certain scenes were removed due to allegations of portraying a minority community as terrorists. Sultan argued that the current situation lacks clarity, with both the film’s creators and the Censor Board withholding specific details. “There is a significant political angle being concealed,” he stated, suggesting that the delay may be tied to Vijay’s upcoming political career with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The film, directed by H Vinoth, stars Vijay, Prakash Raj, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju. It was billed as Vijay’s farewell project before he transitions to politics. The production team initially announced the postponement of the release, citing “unforeseen circumstances” and awaiting further updates. However, the prolonged certification process has disrupted the film’s release plans, international schedules, and distribution agreements.#central_board_of_film_certification #h_vinoth #vijay #tamilaga_vettri_kazhagam #ameer_sultan
Jana Nayagan Censor Row: Vijay’s Film Faces New Delay in Revising Committee Screening Vijay’s much-anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, has encountered another obstacle as its review by the Revising Committee was postponed due to a committee member’s illness. Originally scheduled for March 9, the screening was canceled at the last minute, leaving the film’s certification and release date uncertain. This delay follows earlier controversies over the depiction of religious practices and the use of army symbols in the film. The film, starring Vijay, has remained in the news due to ongoing censorship issues. Concerns about specific scenes led to objections, and the film was expected to be reviewed by the Central Board of Film Certification’s Revising Committee on March 9. Fans and industry insiders had hoped the review would resolve the certification status and pave the way for the film’s theatrical release. However, the sudden cancellation of the screening has disappointed fans, who had anticipated a swift resolution. The delay in the review process has added to the uncertainty surrounding the film’s release. Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan holds special significance as Vijay has announced it as his final film before focusing on politics through his party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam. The film features a star-studded cast, including Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Pooja Hegde, and Narain. Originally set for a January 9 release, the film’s release has been postponed indefinitely due to the pending certification. The censorship issues began when Jana Nayagan was first reviewed by the Central Board of Film Certification in December 2025. The board reportedly requested changes, but an ex-member of the original committee filed a complaint.#vijay #revising_committee #central_board_of_film_certification #tamizhaga_vetri_kazhagam #h_vinoth
