Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Jana Nayagan Censor Controversy: Director H Vinoth Details Delays
The film Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth and starring Vijay, faced a long delay in getting its censor certificate.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) initially approved the film with some cuts but later froze the process due to a complaint.
The film makers complied with all requests but faced further delays.
The issue went to court, and the film finally received an A certificate and was released six months later.
Director Vinoth detailed the timeline and the support he received from Vijay and the producer during this challenging time.
The film Jana Nayagan faced a six-month delay due to censor issues.
The CBFC initially approved the film with cuts but later froze the certification process.
Director H Vinoth detailed the timeline and the support from Vijay and the producer.
The issue went to court, involving the Supreme Court.
The film finally received an A certificate and was released in July 2024.
- Who
- Director H Vinoth, Producer K Venkata Narayana, Actor Vijay
- What
- Controversy over censor certification for the film Jana Nayagan
- When
- The issue began in December 2023 and was resolved in July 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- The CBFC initially approved the film with cuts but later froze the certification process due to a complaint letter.
Film Makers
CBFC
Censor Certification Process
Film Makers
The film makers complied with all the requests made by the CBFC and made the necessary cuts to the film.
CBFC
The CBFC initially approved the film with cuts but later froze the certification process due to a complaint letter.
- Director
- H Vinoth
- Producer
- K Venkata Narayana
- Lead Actor
- Vijay
- Original Release Date
- January 9
- Actual Release Date
- July 26
- Certificate Received
- A
- Court Involvement
- Supreme Court
