# Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan Hits Censor Roadblock: 64 Cuts and Possible A-Cert – Will Pongal Release Slip? **Imagine the hype for Thalapathy Vijay's final film building to a fever pitch, only for the censor board to slam the brakes with demands for massive edits.** As Vijay bids farewell to cinema before his political plunge, *Jana Nayagan*—his action-packed swan song directed by H. Vinoth—is facing intense scrutiny from the CBFC, sparking frenzy among fans just days before its January 9, 2026 Pongal release.[1][2][3] The drama unfolded as the film, recently submitted for certification, drew recommendations for around **64 cuts**, including toning down blood-splattering fight scenes and muting specific dialogues. Reports suggest this could push it toward an **A certificate**, labeling it adults-only due to heightened violence—potentially more intense than Vijay's previous hit *Leo*.[2][3] This mirrors troubles for Sivakarthikeyan's *Parasakthi*, also eyeing Pongal, where anti-Hindi agitation scenes triggered similar demands, leaving both teams pondering Revising Committee appeals.[1] Fans are reeling: many expected a breezy commercial entertainer for Vijay's last hurrah, but the buzz paints *Jana Nayagan* as a gritty thriller. Some dismiss it as PR hype to amp up anticipation ahead of promotions like the grand Malaysia audio launch, where Vijay got emotional, danced to "Thalapathy Kacheri," and confirmed his cinema exit for politics—complete with strict no-politics rules from organizers.[4][5] Director H. Vinoth shut down remake rumors (like comparisons to Balakrishna's *Bhagavanth Kesari*), insisting it's a "100% Thalapathy Vijay film" with Anirudh's music, Bobby Deol as villain, Pooja Hegde, and more.[3][6] The team aims to rush edits today (December 29) and resubmit, eyeing a trailer drop on December 31 night as a New Year's gift. But with post-production in overdrive and a worldwide release locked, will they comply, appeal, or face delays?[3] This censor saga adds electric tension to Vijay's legacy project from KVN Productions—could it redefine his goodbye?
Citations
1.https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/after-parasakthi-thalapathy-vijays-jana-nayagan-faces-censor-troubles-prp.html
2.https://www.m9.news/movienews/jana-nayagan-censor-buzz-shocks-vijay-fans/
3.https://indiaglitz.com/jana-nayagan-faces-censor-hurdles-multiple-cuts-suggested-dialogues-to-be-muted-trailer-likely-on-dec-31-night
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jana-nayagan-audio-launch-read-all-rules-and-restrictions-for-thalapathy-vijays-film-grand-event-here-deets-inside/articleshow/126188677.cms
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-says-he-is-stepping-away-from-cinema-for-fans-at-jana-nayagan-audio-launch-10442637/
6.https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/jana-nayagan-is-100-thalapathy-vijay-film-says-h-vinoth-rejecting-remake-reports-hk.html
7.https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2025/12/28/jana-nayagan-audio-launch-vijay-confirms-retirement-from-cinema-h-vinoth-promises-a-complete-entertainer-event-to-be-telecast-on-this-date.html
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