The recent controversy surrounding Tamil star Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, has become a major topic of discussion online and among moviegoers. Looking at the recent developments, fans are questioning whether the Censor Board is deliberately targeting Thalapathy Vijay.
A comparison of the CBFC certification timelines for Parasakthi and Jana Nayagan shows a clear contrast, even though both films were scheduled for release around the same time and were reviewed by the same censor board. Parasakthi (2026), which includes politically sensitive elements such as anti-Hindi protest scenes, slogans, and agitations, was asked to make 23 cuts.
The film was examined on January 7, revisions were suggested the same day, it was sent to the Revising Committee on January 8, and it received a U/A certificate on January 9. The entire process was completed within three days, without any court involvement, allowing the film to release on time.
Jana Nayagan Release Troubles: Fans Accuse CBFC
In contrast, Jana Nayagan (2026), which also carries political undertones and accepted the suggested cuts along with a U/A recommendation, faced major delays. The film was submitted on December 18 and examined on December 19. Even after receiving a U/A recommendation on December 22, no certificate was issued between December 23 and January 4. The film was later sent to the Revising Committee on January 5.
On the morning of January 9, a court ordered immediate action, but by the evening, the CBFC appealed and obtained a stay on the order. As a result, Jana Nayagan has been stuck in the certification process for over 20 days, involving legal challenges and court intervention. This sharp contrast has raised questions, as Parasakthi, despite being more politically sensitive, was cleared quickly, while Jana Nayagan continues to face prolonged delays, which has led fans to suspect that there may be more behind the controversy.
