After the film’s A rating, CM Vijay said, Jana Nayagan is coming soon
Actor Vijay has confirmed the censor certification of Jana Nayagan and is headed towards its theatrical release. The announcement comes after a long-running dispute with the censor board, which has been resolved following 12 suggested amendments.
Actor turned Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Vijay and the producer of his last film, Jan Nayganhas confirmed that the film has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and will be released in theaters soon. This was confirmed by Vijay on Saturday after the makers complied with 12 suggested amendments by the board.
Sharing a new poster for the film directed by H Vinoth, the team wrote on Instagram, “See you soon in theaters Nanbaa and Nanabis (friends). Jana Nayagan has censored A (sic).” The caption also referred to Vijay as the Honorable Chief Minister for the first time in the banner’s promotional material. It reads, “Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu…C Joseph Vijay (sic).”
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Although the makers have not announced the official release date yet, reports say that the film is expected to hit the theaters later this July.
The confirmation comes nearly six months after a widely reported censorship dispute between the producer and the CBFC. Earlier, a member of the board had reportedly objected to clearing the film for release due to its exploration of military references as well as communal and religious sentiments.
According to reports, the film has been given an A certificate due to its political message, religious lines and stunt sequences. After a legal dispute, the board reportedly asked for 12 amendments before approving the film. These included scenes showing the national flag falling, a reference to Vijay’s party TVK and some abusive and religious words.
Jan Naygan It also includes actors Mamita Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and Narayan. The technical team includes composer Anirudh, cinematographer Sathyan Suryan, editor Pradeep E Raghav and production designer V Selvakumar. The film is a remake of the National Award winning Telugu film Bhagwant Kesari (2023), starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sreeleela.
With the A certification now confirmed and the necessary changes completed, Vijay’s final film is set for theatrical release soon, even as the makers are awaiting the announcement of an official date.