Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' eyes April release amid censor row
What's the story
The much-awaited film Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, could reportedly hit screens in the last week of April. The movie was initially scheduled for a Pongal release on January 9 but faced delays. Now, a report by Filmibeat suggests that the film's release is finally on track, with possible dates being April 24 or April 30.
Film overview
About 'Jana Nayagan'
Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Narain, and Mamitha Baiju. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music for the film. Fans of Vijay have been eagerly waiting for the film's release after it found itself in limbo because of censorship and legal issues.
Censor challenges
Why was 'Jana Nayagan' delayed?
The film was sent for re-censorship after the first review raised concerns over its political scenes and dialogues. A re-censorship committee watched the movie in Mumbai and suggested a few changes. This led to further delays in the certification process, pushing back the release date confirmation. The situation has been complicated by Tamil Nadu's upcoming election schedule, with voting on April 23. Authorities have advised against giving certification to the film during the election period.