Vijay's 'Jan Nayakan' Faces Censor Hurdle Days Before Release; Madras HC Intervenes

• Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jan Nayakan' faces uncertainty as its January 9 release nears, lacking a censor certificate.
• KVN Productions approached Madras High Court after the Censor Board withheld the 'U/A' certificate due to a complaint about religious sentiments.
• Makers claim the complaint is baseless as the complainant hasn't seen the film, highlighting potential 500 crore loss from delay.
• Censor Board argues re-examination is necessary upon complaint, regardless of release proximity.
• Madras High Court, led by Justice P.T. Asha, has ordered the Censor Board to present the complaint file for review, with a hearing scheduled for tomorrow.

Why It Matters: 'Jan Nayakan' release hangs in balance as Madras HC scrutinizes Censor Board's decision to withhold certificate.