Vijay says he looks up to Shah Rukh Khan amid Jana Nayagan censor row
Vijay says he looks up to Shah Rukh Khan amid Jana Nayagan censor row
Vijay praises Shah Rukh Khan as Jana Nayagan fights a court-led certification battle and CBFC maneuvers in the background.
The Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, remains at the center of a heated certification dispute with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The eyes of cinema fans turn to the courtroom as petitions unfold and judges shape the film’s fate, with the Madras High Court taking a leading role in the proceedings.
In a recent development, the Madras High Court set aside the order of a single judge that had directed the CBFC to grant a censor certificate to the movie. The decision highlights the ongoing tensions between filmmakers and the certification body, underscoring how certification rules can influence release plans for Tamil cinema.
Vijay has been candid about his feelings during the dispute, noting that he looks up to Shah Rukh Khan and finds inspiration in the veteran star’s career. He also spoke about feeling bad for the Jana Nayagan producer amid the censor row, and he recalled a troubling Karur stampede memory that often haunts him as the case continues to unfold. The remarks add a personal dimension to a fight primarily framed around regulatory procedures and film governance.
Meanwhile, the CBFC has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court regarding the certificate, signaling that the dispute could escalate to higher judicial levels. With the legal process still in flux, the film’s release date remains uncertain, and industry watchers are awaiting a clearer path forward on whether Jana Nayagan will hit theaters this year.
