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Vijay’s Jana Nayagan’s uncut version releasing globally, earns Rs 1 cr in the UK | Tamil News

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan’s uncut version releasing globally, earns Rs 1 cr in the UK | Tamil News

4 min readMumbaiJul 13, 2026 09:47 AM IST Vijay Thalapathy’s last film, Jana Nayagan, is releasing in the UK on 24th July. After a delay of seven months, the film was recently cleared by the censor board with an A certification. However, the film’s uncut version will be released in some international markets. As the film gears up for a release overseas, distributors have claimed that Jana Nayagan is witnessing a great response with its bookings. As per the latest update, the film has earned over Rs 1 cr with its advance bookings in the UK. Jana Nayagan’s UK release On Friday, the film’s UK distributor Ahmisa Entertainment announced that the film’s advance bookings had opened to crazy numbers. On Saturday, the distributors posted on Instagram and wrote, “#JanaNayagan — 24 JULY! Tickets are now on sale at @cineworld, and the show count is absolutely insane! Years from now, people will ask if you were there. Make sure your answer is YES. This isn’t just a film. It’s goodbye to the man who gave us …

CM Vijay shares Jana Nayagan’s latest poster as film gets ‘A’ certification, release date mentioned ‘coming soon’

CM Vijay shares Jana Nayagan’s latest poster as film gets ‘A’ certification, release date mentioned ‘coming soon’

Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay’s much delayed film Jana Nayagan is all set to storm theatres. And the man himself has declared it. Vijay on a poster of Jana Nayagan. In an Instagram post on Saturday, he shared that the film has finally been certified ‘A’ (Adults only) by the Central Board of Film Certification. Check it out: The poster also mentions his current job: “The honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay”. But a fixed release date was missing from the poster, and it simply said “Coming soon”. Jana Nayagan is expected to be Vijay’s last release as an actor as he fully shifts his focus to politics. Anirudh has scored the music. The film has endured a turbulent journey to the big screen, with multiple setbacks threatening to derail its release. The film first ran into delays over its censor certification, leading to uncertainty around its release date and sparking legal proceedings over the certification process. Matters worsened when more than five minutes of footage, including Vijay’s introduction scene and key sequences, leaked …

Vignesh Shivan recalls seeing Jana Nayagan’s leaked version playing on a phone in Madurai: ‘I felt like breaking it’ | Tamil News

Vignesh Shivan recalls seeing Jana Nayagan’s leaked version playing on a phone in Madurai: ‘I felt like breaking it’ | Tamil News

4 min readHyderabadApr 15, 2026 06:33 PM IST Vignesh Shivan was on his way Madurai Airport when he saw a person watching the leaked version of Jana Nayagan on their phone. He knocked it out of their hand. Speaking on Behindwoods’ Straight From Hearts with Rangraj Pandey, Shivan said the moment hit harder than he expected. “I couldn’t help it. I honestly felt like breaking it right then and there. It hurts that much to see our hard work treated like that.” For Shivan, it was not just frustration at the moment. He called it a deliberate act by someone on the inside. “Someone with access did this on purpose. To us, a movie is like a god. We protect it and respect it with everything we have.” He did not stop at calling it a personal loss. He called it an industry-wide crisis. “The Jana Nayagan piracy leak was like death. We don’t know how the industry is going to compensate for this. Fans and people should celebrate in theatres. It is Thalapathy Vijay’s …

Ameer Sultan comments on delay in Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan’s release: ‘There is a political angle…’

Ameer Sultan comments on delay in Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan’s release: ‘There is a political angle…’

The uncertainty surrounding the release of actor-politician Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, continues to deepen amid its tussle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Now, filmmaker Ameer Sultan has commented on the issue, claiming a political angle is driving it. Jana Nayagan was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on January 9. Ameer Sultan on Jana Nayagan delay Recently, Ameer Sultan spoke about the delay in the release of actor and TVK chief Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, which was supposed to be a final celebration for his fans in theatres on Pongal this year before he enters politics. Jana Nayagan was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on January 9 but was postponed indefinitely after failing to secure its censor certificate in time. Talking about the delay in the film’s release, Ameer Sultan said, “I don’t recall any instance where the Censor Board said that a film must be reviewed and decided upon by the Election Commission. This seems to be happening for the first time. If that is the case, we …

Amid growing uncertainty over Jana Nayagan’s release, Silambarasan TR rallies behind film: ‘We cannot separate Jana Nayagan and Vijay’ | Tamil News

Amid growing uncertainty over Jana Nayagan’s release, Silambarasan TR rallies behind film: ‘We cannot separate Jana Nayagan and Vijay’ | Tamil News

3 min readMumbaiFeb 5, 2026 10:42 PM IST With each passing day, clouds continues to surround the release of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which was initially slated for a theatrical debut during Pongal. Court cases are becoming increasingly complex, hope remains fragile, clarity on when the film will finally hit theatres is still elusive. Amid this, many in the film industry have voiced their support for the movie, which is currently entangled in a certification battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Among the latest to publicly back the project is actor Silambarasan TR. In a conversation with Vikatan, the Thug Life actor said, “We cannot separate Jana Nayagan and Vijay. He has been in this industry for so many years and has worked in a film for one last time. I put up a post supporting him, as the film should come out. I neither know politics nor have the relevant experience in it. I am also not the right person to speak about it. I wish him the best for his upcoming …

Thalapathy Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan’s OTT deal in gridlock? Here’s what we know

Thalapathy Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan’s OTT deal in gridlock? Here’s what we know

Thalapathy Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan was initially slated for release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Pongal. However, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is yet to certify the film, resulting in the release being delayed with no final date announced. As the film’s release continues to be postponed, reports suggest that the OTT platform may consider legal action against the makers, as the delay is affecting its release schedule. Is the OTT platform set to sue the makers of Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan? According to reports, Amazon Prime Video has acquired the digital rights of Jana Nayagan for Rs 120 crore. As per Asianet News, the OTT platform has expressed frustration over the repeated postponement of the film’s release, which is reportedly impacting its planned streaming window. With the delay causing scheduling conflicts for the platform’s upcoming releases, Amazon Prime Video is said to be contemplating legal action against the makers. However, this remains speculative at the moment, with no official confirmation from either the makers or the platform. Recently, the CBFC informed …

Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan’s maker moves SC against lower court order | Tamil News

Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan’s maker moves SC against lower court order | Tamil News

The producer of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, approached the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed a single-judge direction to grant the CBFC clearance to the movie. On January 9, the Madras High Court stayed a single judge’s order directing the CBFC to immediately grant a censor certificate to Jana Nayagan, leaving the fate of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s film, which has drawn attention for its political overtones, in limbo. KVN Productions LLP filed an appeal against the order passed by a division bench of the high court last Friday, which put on hold the single bench’s directive to the board to issue the film’s certificate forthwith. Also Read – Jana Nayagan vs CBFC: Kamal Haasan demands ‘reasoned justification’ for every suggested edit, says ‘cinema lovers deserve openness’ Vijay recently launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Jana Nayagan, which is widely publicised as Vijay’s final film before his full-fledged entry into politics, was slated for a Pongal release on January 9. However, the …

Amid Jana Nayagan’s controversy, Ram Gopal Varma says ‘censor board is outdated’: ‘It insults viewers’ | Bollywood News

Amid Jana Nayagan’s controversy, Ram Gopal Varma says ‘censor board is outdated’: ‘It insults viewers’ | Bollywood News

With the Jana Nayagan vs Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) battle continuing unabated, social media is abuzz with discussions on film censorship and the extent of power such statutory bodies must possess and can exercise. Now, veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, known for not mincing words when commenting on virtually anything, has chimed in, sharing his views on the topic. Maintaining that the “censor board is outdated,” Varma pointed out that in the current digital era, when people can tune into anything irrespective of their age, censorship is pointless. He went one step further and stated that censorship “insults the viewers.” Mentioning that his post pertains not just to the ongoing Jana Nayagan controversy but to censorship as a whole, the director began by stating that it’s “foolish” to think the censor board is still relevant today. He also blamed the film industry for allowing the CBFC to exist for so long. In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “It (CBFC) has long outlived its purpose, but it’s being kept alive …

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan’s release delayed for two weeks as Madras HC stays certification after CBFC’s appeal

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan’s release delayed for two weeks as Madras HC stays certification after CBFC’s appeal

The Madras High Court on Friday stayed the certification of Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)’s appeal, and said it will hear the matter in detail on January 21. Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is touted to be his last film. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

How Parasakthi, Jana Nayagan’s Pongal clash went from being Vijay vs Sivakarthikeyan to TVK vs DMK

How Parasakthi, Jana Nayagan’s Pongal clash went from being Vijay vs Sivakarthikeyan to TVK vs DMK

The election year is always heavy in Tamil Nadu, even for the film industry. The top stars in Tamil cinema have always been political figures, even if they have not been active politicians. But this year, Vijay is reviving that old Tamil tradition of the reigning superstar turning to politics. His final film – Jana Nayagan – is as much cinema as it is part of his political campaign. And unsurprisingly, it is pitted against a film that is the ideological opposite of it – Parasakthi. Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi and Vijay’s Jana Nayagan are releasing on the same weekend. However, what began as a simple box office clash between two films has now evolved into an ideological battle between two political parties and their respective supporters. Jana Nayagan vs Parasakthi clash Jana Nayagan, Vijay’s final film, had locked the Pongal weekend for its release, months in advance. Parasakthi, starring rising star Sivakarthikeyan, was initially supposed to release five days later, on January 14. However, just days before the release, it was pushed back to January 10. …