Filmmakers Demand CBFC Reform After Censorship Row
A unified pushback from Indian filmmakers demands CBFC reform, transparency, and creative freedom after controversies around Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi. Read more.
A unified pushback from Indian filmmakers demands CBFC reform, transparency, and creative freedom after controversies around Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi. Read more.
Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan urges a 'principled relook' at CBFC's certification, demanding transparency and timely clearances. Read his full statement on the issue impacting Tamil cinema.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan urges film industry unity for constructive dialogue with government to safeguard artistic freedom and review certification norms. Read more.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan calls for a principled review of CBFC certification, citing threats to creative freedom and livelihoods, following the 'Jana Nayagan' controversy. Read his full statement.
Kamal Haasan calls for a principled review of India's film certification process, demanding reasoned justifications for edits. His statement comes as Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan faces a delayed release. Read more.
Kamal Haasan calls for a review of CBFC's 'A' certificate for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan', sparking a debate on film certification principles. Read his full statement.
Sivakarthikeyan reveals the frantic 10-hour race to make 25 CBFC cuts for Parasakthi's release, with no time for discussion. Details on the censor standoff and industry reactions.
Producer Venkat K Narayana details CBFC hurdles for Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan. Release uncertain despite court order. Read the full story and latest updates.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma launches a scathing critique of India's Central Board of Film Certification, calling it outdated and irrelevant in the digital age. Read his full argument against censorship.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin strongly condemns the BJP-led Centre, alleging the Censor Board has become a new political weapon. Read his sharp critique on federal autonomy.
Madras High Court stays release of Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan until Jan 21 hearing. Producer KVN Narayana explains CBFC delay, apologizes to fans. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin alleges the BJP-led Centre is using the censor board to target political rivals, citing delays and cuts for Tamil films. Congress backs his stand while BJP denies charges.
Producer of 'Jana Nayagan' addresses CBFC certification controversy, expresses faith in judicial process, and thanks Thalapathy Vijay's fans for support. Details inside.
Madras High Court stays release of actor Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' for Pongal, criticizing producers for announcing date without censor certificate. Hearing adjourned to Jan 20.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accuses BJP-led Centre of using CBFC as a political tool, causing delay for Vijay's Jana Nayagan. Read the full story on the brewing controversy.
Amid the 'Jana Nayagan' censorship row, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma launches a scathing critique of the CBFC, calling it irrelevant in the digital age. Read his full argument.
Sudha Kongara's Parasakthi finally gets CBFC clearance with over 25 modifications, sparking intense fan backlash online. Read details of the cuts and release plans.
Actor R Sarathkumar defends CBFC, says delay for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' is not political. He cites his own film's wait, urges against politicization. Read his full statement.
Madras High Court halts order for UA certificate for Vijay's Jana Nayagan. CBFC's appeal to be heard on Jan 21. Get the latest legal update on the film's certification.
Madras High Court stalls the release of Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan till January 21, staying a single judge's order for a U/A certificate. Read the full legal details here.
Sivakarthikeyan's film Parasakthi receives UA certificate from CBFC after controversy. The Tamil film, set in 1960s Madras, will hit theatres worldwide on January 10, 2026. Book tickets now!
Madras High Court stays single judge's order for 'UA' certificate for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'. CBFC argued it was denied fair hearing. Next hearing on January 21. Read the full legal battle details.
Madras High Court stays single judge order on CBFC clearance for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'. KVN Productions postpones the film's release, initially slated for Jan 9. Get the latest updates.
Vijay's Pongal release 'Jana Nayagan' faces CBFC legal hurdles but gets a Jan 14 Kerala date. Madras HC quashes re-examination order. Latest updates on the film's pan-India release.
Actor Narain discusses his crucial role in Vijay's political farewell film 'Jana Nayagan', the shoot experience, and the awaited release after Madras HC's censor order. Read more.
Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi receives CBFC clearance with a UA 16+ certificate just a day before its scheduled January 10 release. Advance bookings were delayed but the film is now set for a major Pongal theatrical rollout.
TVK leader warns that a fresh CBFC appeal against 'Jana Nayagan' would confirm a political motive to stall the film, risking public anger in Tamil Nadu. Read the full story.
CBFC grants U/A certificate to Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi. The Sudha Kongara directorial is set for a solo, competition-free release in cinemas worldwide from January 10, 2026. #ParasakthiFromPongal
Sivakarthikeyan's film 'Parasakthi' clears CBFC with U/A certificate after director Sudha Kongara's stand. Details on runtime, cast. Meanwhile, Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' faces fresh legal hurdle. Read the full update.
Madras High Court directs CBFC to issue U/A certificate for Vijay's Jana Nayagan, calling its last-minute review 'without jurisdiction'. Read the full legal battle details.