Film Certification Time Slashed to 18 Days Amid "Jana Nayagan" Delay: MIB

• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) announced that the average film certification time has been reduced to 18 days, down from the prescribed 48 days.
• This reduction is attributed to the Online Certificate System, with short films now cleared in approximately three days.
• The announcement comes amidst the ongoing delay in the certification of H Vinoth’s Vijay-starrer "Jana Nayagan," which was initially slated for a January 9 release.
• The film's producer, KVN Productions, faced issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) regarding 14 cuts and modifications for a UA 16+ certificate, leading to legal challenges.
• Data from the MIB shows 55 films were taken to the revising committee and 10 to the High Court in 2025, with the government committed to a transparent process while protecting creative freedom.