Former CBFC member EV Ganesh Babu explains Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' censor
Former CBFC advisory panel member EV Ganesh Babu stated that the censor delay for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' was due to a court case and election rules, not CBFC unwillingness.
The film was first viewed by the examining committee, which recommended a Revising Committee, but makers approached the court, extending the process as CBFC officials had to respond to court inquiries.
The announcement of elections imposed the Model Code of Conduct due to the film's political content, creating an additional hurdle for certification.
Ganesh Babu noted that if makers had withdrawn the court case earlier and used the Revising Committee, certification could have been completed before Pongal.
He dismissed rumours of CBFC screening leaks, stating the process is highly secure with strict protocols.
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