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CM Vijay's Jana Nayagan Finally Gets Censored with 12 Cuts: TVK Audio Replaced, Falling Indian Flag Deleted
The board ordered 12 cuts, including removal of political references, religious terms and national symbols, before granting the film an A certificate.
- The Central Board of Film Certification cleared Jana Nayagan, the Tamil film starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, with an 'A' certificate after a seven-month delay and 12 mandated modifications.
- Following complaints alleging the film depicted religious sentiments and armed forces in an "objectionable manner," CBFC Chairperson referred Jana Nayagan to a Revising Committee, triggering the prolonged review process.
- Regulatory mandates include removing references to Vijay's party, TVK, altering visuals of Dr. Ambedkar, and muting religious terms like "Bhagavatham" and "Ranganathar" throughout the film.
- Ahimsa Entertainment, managing UK and European theatrical distribution, revealed the film received certification with the caption "One Last Time," ahead of its July 24, 2026 theatrical release.
- Directed by H Vinoth and backed by KVN Productions, the political action thriller is a partial remake of the 2023 Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari, marking the end of a prolonged wait for audiences.
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CM Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan, has been cleared by the Censor Board, but several changes have been made. According to reports, the CBFC has made 12 cuts to the film, the full details of which have been revealed.
'Jana Nayagan' censor edits revealed: Here's what the CBFC removed from Vijay's last film to certify 'A'?
Jana Nayagan secured an 'A' certificate after 12 censor edits were made. The film's release date is now set for July 24, ending a long wait. Several political and religious references were muted or modified by the CBFC. Objections led to delays and court proceedings before the final approval. This marks Vijay's final film before his political career begins.
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