CBFC Calls Jana Nayagan Cuts 'Intermediary Step' in Madras HC Hearing

• Thalapathy Vijay's film, Jana Nayagan, faces certification struggles with the CBFC, leading to a Madras High Court hearing.
• CBFC argued that the 14 advised changes are 'intermediary' and not final, with the film sent to a revising committee.
• The Board questioned KVN Productions' announcement of a release date without obtaining certification, despite a ₹500 crore investment.
• Madras High Court reserved its order after hearing the producers' side post-lunch.
• The film's January 9 release was postponed due to certification issues, with makers appealing to the Supreme Court, which directed them back to the High Court.

Why It Matters: CBFC defends its certification process for Vijay's Jana Nayagan as an 'intermediary step' in Madras HC.