Madras HC Permits Withdrawal of Jan Nayagan Censor Plea

Madras HC Allows Withdrawal of Plea on Vijay Film Certification

The Madras High Court permitted KVN Productions to withdraw its writ petition concerning certification of actor Vijay’s film, Jana Nayagan.

• KVN Productions initially sought a UA certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
• The decision to withdraw follows a prior court order mandating a fresh hearing.
• The production company will now pursue a statutory review before the CBFC’s Revising Committee.
• CBFC cited a complaint regarding religious sentiments and the portrayal of the armed forces for review.
• Jana Nayagan was initially submitted to the CBFC on December 18.

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