'Flabbergasting': Producer comments on 'Jana Nayagan'-CBFC legal tussle
What's the story
The ongoing legal dispute between the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the makers of Jana Nayagan has drawn attention from industry insiders. National Award-winning producer G Dhananjayan recently weighed in on the matter, calling it "flabbergasting." The conflict, which is currently being heard by the Supreme Court, pertains to the certification process for Jana Nayagan ahead of its release.
Producer's perspective
Dhananjayan's experience with CBFC
Dhananjayan wrote, "The censor process all along been a simple one & many films were cleared just like that in max. 2 to 3 weeks time." "Never we had seen a legal battle to get the censor certificate for a regular commercial film which had nothing against the integrity and sovereignty of the country."
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#JanaNayangan release - the censor process all along been a simple one & many films were cleared just like that in max. 2 to 3 weeks time. Censor board was always cooperative to Producers and supported us many a times
under unexpected… https://t.co/xAPqLjYJ5S by giving the certificate in short period 2026 — G Dhananjheyan (@Dhananjayang) January 13,
Legal battle
'Jana Nayagan' certification dispute explained
The producer added, "Under this situation, these legal proceedings at all level of courts by #CBFC for #JanaNayagan is flabbergasting and brought in great uncertainty on the relationship between producers and the board." The dispute involves KVN Productions, which moved the Supreme Court after the Madras High Court stayed an order directing the CBFC to grant Jana Nayagan a UA certificate. The CBFC has said the film features armed forces emblems and requires expert review before certification.
Release delay
'Jana Nayagan' release date remains uncertain
The movie, helmed by H Vinoth and starring actor Vijay, was initially set for a January 9 release. However, the interim court stay has left the film's release date uncertain as the matter awaits further adjudication. In a video statement, KVN Productions's Venkat K. Narayana outlined the studio's position, saying that Vijay, whose career spans over three decades, deserves a fitting farewell with the film's release.