Jana Nayagan Controversy: CBFC Orders 14 Cuts In Vijay Thalapathy’s Last Film; Questions Makers Rs 500 Cr Budget Claims- Report

KVN Productions filed a petition with the Madras High Court regarding the delayed certification of Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The hearing on Tuesday addressed the production company’s concerns over the certification process. The CBFC explained that the Chairperson has yet to make a final decision on the film. It was also argued that the requested cuts to Jana Nayagan are considered ‘intermediary’ and not final.

CBFC Orders 14 Cuts In Vijay Thalapathy Led Jana Nayagan

As reported by HT City, Additional Solicitor General ARL Sundaresan, representing the CBFC, outlined the case details based on the provisions of the Cinematograph Act. He clarified that the communication informing the producers about the film being sent to the revising committee was issued on January 6, despite prior communications indicating the board had already made a decision. He further stated that there was no opportunity to file a counter before the matter was scheduled for hearing on January 7 in a previous High Court case.

The Chief Justice questioned whether the communication about the revising committee was sent from the regional office in Chennai or the Mumbai headquarters, and was informed it came from Mumbai. The ASG emphasised that the committee recommending 14 cuts was an ‘intermediary’ step and not the final authority, reiterating that the CBFC Chairperson has yet to pass a final verdict on the film.

CBFC Raises Doubts On Film’s Budget

The ASG also challenged the makers’ claim of investing Rs 500 crore in Jana Nayagan, questioning their decision to announce a release date prematurely. He concluded by stating that the CBFC was not given sufficient time to respond in the earlier HC case and that the communication sent on January 6 had not been challenged in court. The court is set to hear KVN Productions’ arguments after lunch.

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