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Setback for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' as HC pauses censor clearance

Setback for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' as HC pauses censor clearance

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The ruling virtually makes the fate of the film, originally slated for a Pongal release earlier this month, uncertain.

High Court Quashes Order to Release Jana Nayagan, Stay on Film's Release

High Court Quashes Order to Release Jana Nayagan, Stay on Film's Release

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The ruling virtually makes the fate of the film, originally slated for a Pongal release earlier this month, uncertain.

Vijay's Jana Nayagan release delayed again, HC stays own order

Vijay's Jana Nayagan release delayed again, HC stays own order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The Madras high court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a censor certificate to actor-turned-politician Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan, setting aside the board's directive to refer the matter to a review committee.

SC to hear Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' censor issue plea on Jan 19

SC to hear Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' censor issue plea on Jan 19

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea by the producer of the Tamil film "Jana Nayagan," starring Vijay, challenging a Madras High Court order that stayed the granting of a censor certificate to the movie. The film's release has been delayed due to certification issues.

'Attack on Tamil culture': Rahul blames Modi for Vijay film delay

'Attack on Tamil culture': Rahul blames Modi for Vijay film delay

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the central government's alleged attempt to block the release of the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan', calling it an attack on Tamil culture. The controversy surrounds the film's certification and release, coinciding with actor Vijay's entry into politics.

'Attack on Tamil culture': Rahul blames Modi for Vijay film delay

'Attack on Tamil culture': Rahul blames Modi for Vijay film delay

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the central government's alleged attempt to block the release of the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan', calling it an attack on Tamil culture. The controversy surrounds the film's certification and release, coinciding with actor Vijay's entry into politics.

HC cites communal disharmony concerns in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

HC cites communal disharmony concerns in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Madras High Court has raised concerns about actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan', citing references to foreign powers creating conflict in India and potential communal disharmony. The court has set aside an order to grant the film a censor certificate, pending further review.

HC reserves order on CBFC plea against VIjay's Jana Nayagan

HC reserves order on CBFC plea against VIjay's Jana Nayagan

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The Madras High Court has reserved its order on an appeal filed by the CBFC, challenging a single judge's direction to grant a censor certificate to the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan'. The case involves disputes over the film's content and the process of obtaining certification.

Vijay's TVK not a recognised political party: EC

Vijay's TVK not a recognised political party: EC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Election Commission of India informed the Madras High Court that actor Vijay's TVK is not a recognised political party during a hearing regarding a PIL seeking its derecognition following a stampede at a party rally.

HC lifts stay on EC probe into AIADMK disputes

HC lifts stay on EC probe into AIADMK disputes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Madras High Court has vacated a stay against the Election Commission probing internal disputes within the AIADMK, including the leadership and party symbol issues. This ruling is seen as a setback for the incumbent AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami. The court dismissed Palaniswami's petition seeking a stay against the EC's investigation into the leadership tussle and the allocation of the Two Leaves symbol to the AIADMK. The court directed the Election Commission to conduct the probe under the Election Symbols rules. This decision could have significant implications for the future of the AIADMK, as it allows the Election Commission to proceed with its investigation into the internal disputes within the party.

'You can be from a village but if your idea is good, it will take off'

'You can be from a village but if your idea is good, it will take off'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Start-ups in the information technology domain are quite common these days. But three young entrepreneurs have ventured into a comparatively lesser known area of food: snacks. Arul Murugan, co-founder, Chloroplast Foods, tells Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com, how he is bootstrapping his start-up.