Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Jana Nayagan Screenings Halted in Chennai Over Minors
The movie 'Jana Nayagan' starring Vijay had some of its shows stopped in Chennai because there were kids in the audience.
The film is rated 'A,' which means only adults are supposed to watch it.
Police came in and asked families with children to leave.
Some shows were paused for a while, and the theatre offered refunds to those who had to leave.
The movie is doing well at the box office and has collected a lot of money so far.
People on social media talked about what happened, with some sharing their experiences.
Screenings of 'Jana Nayagan' were halted in Chennai due to minors attending A-rated screenings.
Authorities intervened and asked families with children to leave the theatres.
Some shows were paused for nearly an hour, and refunds were offered to affected viewers.
The film has grossed Rs 217.48 crore worldwide and Rs 124.75 crore in India.
Netizens shared their experiences on social media, highlighting the incident at PVR Cinemas, Ampa Mall.
- Who
- Authorities, theatre management, parents, and children
- What
- Screenings of Jana Nayagan halted due to minors attending A-rated screenings
- When
- On Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Select Chennai theatres, including PVR Cinemas, Ampa Mall
- Why
- To enforce age restrictions for A-rated films
Theatres and Parents
Authorities and Age Restrictions
Enforcement of Age Restrictions
Theatres and Parents
Theatres and parents argue that children were present due to lack of strict enforcement and awareness.
Authorities and Age Restrictions
Authorities emphasize the importance of adhering to age restrictions for A-rated films.
- Film Title
- Jana Nayagan
- Director
- H. Vinoth
- Lead Actor
- Vijay
- Certificate
- A (Adults Only)
- Box Office Collection (Worldwide)
- Rs 217.48 crore
- Box Office Collection (India)
- Rs 124.75 crore
- Incident Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Incident Date
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
Sources
Police Pause Screening of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Over Children's Presence
Why Vijay's Jana Nayagan Has Hit A Roadblock In Chennai
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan shows halted, cancelled as children found watching A-Rated film
Jana Nayagan: Shows of Vijay starrer halted in Chennai over minors in A-rated screenings