Responding to a fan’s inquiry about the delay in issuing a U/A certificate for Vijay’s latest film, ‘Jana Nayagan’, actress Gautami Tadimalla clarified that she is not part of the Censor Board. She advised the fan to direct any queries to the relevant ministry.
After the makers of director H Vinoth’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ released the film’s trailer on Saturday, social media buzzed with rumors. It was reported that Censor Board officials had viewed the film days earlier and recommended a U/A certificate, yet the makers had not received the official censor certificate.
A fan tweeted Gautami, suggesting she was still a member of the Censor Board and asked, “You are very much in the Censor Board Committee and kindly explain why there is so much delay in issuing the UA certificate for Jana Nayagan?” The fan also referenced an AI app Grok, which stated she was a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
In response, Gautami tweeted, “I also am wondering why I am being referred to in this context. I am not a part of the CBFC and have not been asked to head any viewing committees for certifying any film since October 2023. I have not received any requests for participation in any context for any film. If you have any queries, you should address them to the concerned Ministry. And thank you for letting me know that my name is still being used in this manner. I wish ‘Jana Nayagan’ all the best for a successful release.”
For those unaware, ‘Jana Nayagan’, featuring Vijay in the lead role, is an upcoming action entertainer by director H Vinoth, creating significant anticipation as it marks the leading actor’s last film. Expectations soared following the release of the trailer.
The trailer opens with a notorious thug asking another about someone named Thalapathy Vetri Kondan. Alarmed, the second thug cautions, “Hope you haven’t tried your tricks with him because you would have heard of many killers but have you heard of someone setting a record in it? That is ‘Thalapathy’ for you. Do not touch him. He will slice you up.”
Action sequences unfold as the film progresses. A young child asks Vijay, “You bashed an entire battalion. Are you Superman?” He replies, “I am just an ordinary man, baby, but I have heard people say that whatever I do is super.”
The trailer introduces Mamitha Baiju as Vijay’s daughter Viji. “Girls should not be scared. She must be like a tigress,” he tells her while trying to persuade her to sign up for the army. Visuals of Viji experiencing fear and pain follow, with Thalapathy on the hunt for the person who harassed her.
Bobby Deol appears as the antagonist, boasting that he plans to make India submit to him in just 30 days. His scheme, dubbed OM, is aimed at annihilation.
Throughout the trailer, Vijay makes strong political statements, declaring, “Be it anybody who tells me, ‘I will close your chapter’, ‘I will cause disgrace to befall you’, I have no intention of turning back.” It concludes with a powerful scene of him chastising politicdigihunt: “Instead of entering politics to serve the people selflessly, you barge into politics to loot and kill innocent lives.”
With growing interest, ‘Jana Nayagan’ is set to release worldwide on January 9.