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Vijay's Jana Nayagan leaked online: UK distributor calls it their 'hardest day', says leak diminishes efforts of those who worked on the film

April 11, 2026 11:27 am

Following the leak of Thalapathy Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan, its UK distributor expressed deep disappointment over the incident, saying it undermines years of effort and the work of thousands of people behind the project.

Rang De Basanti faced censorship troubles, whose parallel can be seen in Jana Nayagan today.

Like Vijay's Jana Nayagan, Rang De Basanti missed release date amid censorship struggles; Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra mortgaged house

January 23, 2026 1:20 pm

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra recounted that he had to mortgage his house to keep the pre-production of Rang De Basanti running and how the Aamir Khan starrer faced censorship struggles, like Vijay's Jana Nayagan today.

Days after Parasakthi director described CBFC as 'fair, democratic', Sivakarthikeyan's film's censor certificate held back; release due tomorrow

January 09, 2026 10:36 am

Sudha Kongara, the director of Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, opened up about her experience with the censor board when the film went to the revising committee, saying it was handled in a 'fair' manner.

Knowledge Nugget: Thug Life controversy: How is Certification of films and freedom of speech relevant for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: Thug Life controversy — How is freedom of speech and films certification relevant for UPSC Exam

June 24, 2025 11:06 am

In ruling against the stalling of Thug Life's release in Karnataka, the Supreme Court underlines the extended spaces for free expression. Here's what you need to know about the freedom of speech and film certification in India. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the age-based categories for certification of films.