Actor Vijay's film Jana Nayagan, which was delayed due to certification issues, may not hit screens before the Tamil Nadu elections on April 23. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik says the Election Commission of India will have to take a final call on the film's release.
According to reports, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) failed to certify the film, with a member of the examining committee filing a complaint that it could 'hurt sentiments'. The producers claim they were verbally informed that the film would be certified UA 16+, but the CBFC has yet to provide certification.
The situation surrounding Jana Nayagan's release is 'unprecedented', according to CEO Archana Patnaik, who stated that the Election Commission will take appropriate action. This means that no final decision on the film's potential release might be made without clearance.
