US Edition‘Jana Nayagan’ Censor Row: Kamal Haasan Seeks Transparent, Time-Bound Film Certification Process
Kamal Haasan urges transparent film certification with clear timelines and reasoned justifications to protect creative freedom and support livelihoods in the film industry.
- Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, scheduled for January 9, faced a certification dispute that blocked its release and triggered legal action at Madras High Court the same day.
- Recent CBFC practice of last-minute cuts showed up when Parasakthi got 25 edits a day before release, and filmmakers said they had only 10 hours to apply mandated changes to QUBE.
- Kamal Haasan, Makkal Needhi Maiam president and Rajya Sabha member, urged clearer timelines, transparency, and written reasons on January 10 to protect freedom of expression and industry livelihoods on X.
- The postponement carries major box-office stakes, with Rs 500 crore riding on the film, and the Jana Nayagan team apologised to Thalapathy fans by Friday night after the delay.
- Kamal Haasan urged industry unity and dialogue with government institutions, warning unclear certification disrupts economic activity and noting Jana Nayagan’s recent audio launch drew over 75,000 attendees.
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NewsDrumKamal Haasan demands 'principled relook' at film certification process
Chennai: Actor-Politician Kamal Haasan on Saturday called for an overhaul of the country’s film certification process, citing the need for greater transparency and accountability. His comments come at a critical juncture for the Tamil film industry, following the stalled release of Vijay’s upcoming flick ‘Jana Nayagan’. In a statement, he said, “What is required now is a principled relook at the certification processes with defined timelines for…
Kamal Haasan on censorship amid Jana Nayagan row: Freedom of expression at stake
Kamal Haasan, while citing the constitution and emphasising freedom of expression, called for a "principled relook" at film certification after 'Jana Nayagan' faced a Pongal release block. He stressed that a lack of transparency stifles creativity and harms the industry's ecosystem.
Jana Nayagan vs CBFC: Kamal Haasan demands ‘reasoned justification’ for every suggested edit, says ‘cinema lovers deserve openness’
Highlighting the maturity of audiences, Kamal Haasan added that Tamil Nadu and India’s cinema lovers bring passion, discernment, and maturity to the arts and deserve openness and respect from institutions.
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