Director On Jana Nayagan Censor Row

Director H Vinoth revealed that Jana Nayagan faced a six month CBFC delay despite early submission. The Vijay starrer applied 20 days before Pongal for a UA 16+ certificate. The examining committee suggested violence cuts, which Vinoth made immediately, even with heavy CGI work involved. While uploading the revised version, the portal failed. Instead, a complaint letter arrived and froze certification. Vinoth said another big film Parasakthi faced similar issues but got cleared. Legal action worsened things, with advice to drop it. The film stayed stuck while Pongal release plans collapsed. Amid the crisis, Vijay and producer K Venkata Narayana stood firmly with Vinoth. Vijay told him, “No matter what happens, I’ll stand by you till the end. Don’t back down.” Vinoth admitted he was emotionally drained, but their support kept the team going through pressure. After months of uncertainty, Jana Nayagan finally released with an A certificate from CBFC. The delay impacted promotions and release strategy, but Vijay’s backing and producer support helped the film see theatres. The incident has now sparked wider discussion on censorship consistency in Tamil cinema. - Veda