Vijay's Final Film 'Jana Nayagan' Release Delayed, Hits Exhibitors Hard

• South superstar Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, postponed from its January 9 release, dealing a blow to exhibitors.
• Exhibitors faced significant losses, refunding houseful advance bookings for the crucial Sankranti/Pongal festive period.
• The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) withheld certification in India, calling for a second revising committee; Madras High Court to review on January 9.
• The film had massive worldwide box office expectations, with an estimated Rs 50 crore in advance sales before the delay was announced.
• Prabhas' RajaSaab is now expected to benefit from the festive window, while Jana Nayagan may target a January 26 release.

Why It Matters: Jana Nayagan's delay due to CBFC hits exhibitors hard and shifts festive box office dynamics.