Vijay’s Jan Nayakan: Fake censor certificate raises curiosity amid release buzz
A fake CBFC certificate for CM Vijay’s Jana Nayakan has been circulated online, claiming that the film has received an A rating. However, it was soon reported that Leo’s censor certificate was edited to appear as Jana Naygan.
Rumors regarding certification of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s much awaited film Jan Naygan It gained momentum on Saturday after a fake censor certificate claiming that the film had got an A certificate was circulated on social media.
The H Vinoth directorial was certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday after a delay of seven months, the edited certificate claimed. It further alleged that the film starring Vijay, Mamita Baiju, Bobby Deol and Pooja Hegde had a runtime of around three hours and listed several modifications, including muted profanity, less violence, blood splatter and scenes involving a character named “Collector Shanmugam”.
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The fake certificate triggered widespread speculation among fans eager for updates on the film’s release. However, it was later confirmed Jan Naygan Not yet certified by CBFC.
Interestingly, curious fans soon pointed out that the forged document was based on the original CBFC certificate issued for Vijay’s 2023 film. leo. The fake certificate retained the same format and layout, with only the film-specific details changed to resemble the genuine censor document.
The fan account that first shared the certificate later admitted its mistake, posting on X, “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. The #Jannanayagan certificate shared earlier was fake.”
KVN Productions has not commented on the incident. The production house is awaiting CBFC clearance for the film, reports suggest that it may release this week.
Why was Jan Nayagan delayed?
Originally scheduled for theatrical release on January 9, Jan Naygan It has been in limbo for more than seven months due to the pending certification process.
Later court proceedings revealed that the film was first submitted to the CBFC on December 19, 2025. After the scrutiny committee demanded revisions, the makers resubmitted the film in January. According to the production house, despite repeated requests, no decision was taken.
The CBFC informed the court that the film was referred to the vetting committee after a screening committee member raised objections, effectively stalling the certification process. The long delay resulted in a month-long legal standoff between the manufacturers Jan Naygan And CBFC. After being in court for a month, the makers of the Vijay-starrer withdrew their plea and agreed to send the film to a review committee.
In April, the controversy intensified after an HD print of the film was leaked online, allowing approximately 12 million people to watch it illegally before authorities blocked access. Several arrests were subsequently made, including the arrest of a freelance film editor accused of masterminding the leak.
Despite rumors of a June release coinciding with Vijay’s birthday, the film remains unreleased. Since then, Vijay won the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and took over as the Chief Minister of the state. Jan Naygan His long-delayed final film release. Latest reports suggest that the film is likely to release later this month if it gets certified a few days from now.