Jan Nayagan vs Parashakti: 2 days left, not cleared by censor, TVK-DMK conflict deepens
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi faced unprecedented censor delays just 2 days before their big Pongal releases. Ahead of Tamil Nadu elections, deep political tensions are revealed between TVK and DMK.
Just two-three days away from their scheduled release, two of the most awaited Pongal films of Tamil Nadu – Vijay’s farewell film Jan Naygan and Sivakarthikeyan’s parashakti – Remaining without a censor certificate caused unprecedented chaos in the Tamil film industry. While Vijay’s previous films have faced political controversies and legal troubles, such a delay in censor certification, that too for his last film, is an uncharted territory, even for a superstar who is ready to take up politics full-time.
Jan Naygan Whereas, is set for a grand release on 9th January parashakti It is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 10. What started as a routine film certification process has turned into a political confrontation in Tamil Nadu, with both major releases stuck in a standoff that has halted advance bookings and exposed differences between rising political power TVK and the ruling DMK.
certification deadlock
creator of Jan Naygan submitted the film to the Central Board of Film Certification on 18 December, well ahead of its scheduled release on 9 January. While the CBFC had suggested minor edits, which the filmmaker agreed to implement immediately, the certificate has not been issued by the board. parashaktiThe film, slated for release on January 10, is also facing a similar dilemma. Both films are now mired in controversy, with reports suggesting that their certification process has been transferred to the Mumbai CBFC office – a central government body whose involvement has added another layer of complexity to what many regard as a politically motivated delay.
This time has raised eyebrows across the Tamil film industry. Representatives of Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, have publicly expressed disappointment. Deputy General Secretary CT Nirmal Kumar issued a warning to CBFC saying India Today Board members had been sitting on certification since mid-December. He said the certification deadline was approaching and warned of further action, adding that the party would hold discussions with Vijay to decide its next course of action.
Legal battle has started
Facing growing uncertainty, KVN Productions, the production company behind Jan Nayganfiled an urgent petition in the Madras High Court seeking its intervention to expedite the issuance of the certificate. The court scheduled a hearing for Tuesday at 2:15 pm to address the matter.
During the proceedings, the petitioner’s lawyer claimed that Jan Naygan The U/A was completely suitable for certification and all the objections raised by CBFC were duly resolved. Importantly, the lawyer revealed that the film has already received certification in 25 other countries, highlighting the peculiarity of the Indian delay. The legal team argued that the board members who initially watched the film were satisfied, but the decision to reconsider the certification was reportedly taken based on a complaint from an individual who claimed that the film contained scenes that could hurt religious sentiments.
The lawyer stressed that any amendment needs to follow established procedures and should be referred to a vetting committee. According to the petition, an order was passed by the CBFC chairman on December 22, following which the regional officer informed the producers that they can approach the revision committee if dissatisfied. The legal team stressed that KVN Productions has complied with every deduction suggested and only the issuance of the certificate is pending.
Political implications in Jan Nayakan-Parashakti clash
This is in the middle of the box office battle Jan Naygan And parashakti This represents much more than a business conflict. With the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu fast approaching, both the releases assume immense significance in the political arena of the state, where film and politics are deeply intertwined.
Jan Naygan It is marketed as a political action drama reflecting the core principles of TVK, with the narrative reportedly serving as an extension of the party’s visions and ideologies. The trailer of the film points towards a turning point where Vijay is seen addressing women’s rights by giving advice and protection to young Mamita Baiju.
This release comes at a time when political tension is at its peak in Tamil Nadu. In December, Vijay attacked the DMK in a public address following the recent Karur tragedy (in which 41 people lost their lives), terming them an “evil force”, while describing his party as a “pure force”. With the DMK established as TVK’s primary political rival and the BJP as its ideological enemy, many observers consider the delay in certification to be motivated by political considerations.
Sudha Kongara’s parashaktiSet in Madras in the 1960s, it describes the historical resistance to Hindi imposition – a defining factor of the DMK’s fundamental ideology. An attempt by the Madras Presidency under C Rajagopalachari in 1937 to make Hindi education compulsory led to widespread resistance led by social reformer Periyar EV Ramasamy and DMK founder CN Annadurai, leading to the arrest of over a thousand people. The anti-Hindi stance remained an integral part of the party’s identity for decades. Kongara’s story reportedly focuses on the anti-Hindi movement, student activism and youth mobilization during the 1960s.
of super power The distributor amplifies the political connotations of this cinematic confrontation. With Red Giant Movies – founded, run by current Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin of super power distribution, political observers see it as confrontation through entertainment.
Disruption in advance booking
The delay in certification has created significant uncertainty for theater owners and audiences across Tamil Nadu. Advance ticket sales for both the films have been halted, with many theaters including multiplexes delaying the booking window indefinitely. Fans wanting to buy tickets for the Pongal weekend are unable to do so, creating anxiety as well as anticipation among theater operators and moviegoers. Interestingly, despite the lack of an official censor certificate, the ticket Jan Naygan And parashakti Some cinemas across the country have been opened – a development that further worsens an already complicated situation.
As the court hearing is to be held today and political tension has increased Jana Nayagan-Parashakti The standoff has become a case study of how cinema, politics and bureaucracy collide in Tamil Nadu. It remains to be seen whether the films get the certificate in time for their planned release, but the controversy has already ensured that the two will be judged not just as entertainers, but also as parties involved in a political confrontation.
