The CBFC has finally issued an ‘A’ certificate to ‘Jana Nayagan’, ending months of uncertainty over the film’s censorship process. After the news was announced, many netizens on social media said that this was the first case of Vijay The movie received an adult rating. However, this is not the case. While “Jana Nayagan” is Vijay’s first film in nearly 24 years to receive an ‘A’ certification, it is actually the second film in his career to receive that grade.
Not “Jana Nayagan,”Bhagawati ” is Vijay’s first film to receive “A” certification
The first Vijay starrer to receive an ‘A’ certificate was the 2002 action film Baghavathi directed by A. Venkatesh. The film, released more than two decades ago, was given an adult rating for its action and violent content. ‘Jana Nayagan’ has now received the same certification, becoming the first Vijay film after Baghavathi to receive an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC.
Director A. Venkatesh has confirmed the censorship rating
In an earlier interview with Cinema Vikatan, director A. Venkatesh confirmed that Bhagawati had indeed received an ‘A’ certificate. He said, “They gave the film an ‘A’ certificate, and even I was surprised. The censorship board was very strict back then. Compared to then, I feel the censorship is much looser now.” Explaining the reason, he added: “If the hero beats people and bleeds, they won’t allow it. Most of my films have action sequences and a bit of glamour, so getting an ‘A’ certificate is common for my films. ” His remarks resurfaced after Jana Nayagan received censorship clearance.
‘Jana Nayagan’ now joins shortlist of Vijay career
With the latest certification, “Jana Nayagan” joins “Baghavathi” as one of the only two Vijay films to receive an ‘A’ rating from the CBFC. this H. Vinos The director’s film, which is reportedly 183 minutes long, is currently expected to be released on July 24 after a lengthy censorship delay. With excitement surrounding Vijay’s finally announced films, this clarification also dispels the misconception that ‘Jana Nayagan’ is the first film in his career to receive an ‘A’ certification.