CBFC Moves Supreme Court Over Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’, Seeks Hearing Before Any Release Order

The CBFC has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court in the Jana Nayagan release case, asking that no order be passed without hearing it. The move follows the Madras High Court’s decision to flag concerns over references to the Army and religious sentiments in the film.

Supreme Court to Hear ‘Jana Nayagan’ Producer’s Challenge to Madras HC Stay on CBFC Clearance on Jan 19

The Supreme Court of India will hear on January 19 the plea filed by the producer of Jana Nayagan against the Madras High Court’s interim stay on CBFC clearance. The case has put on hold the Pongal release of Vijay’s politically significant film.

Vijay’s Last Film ‘Jana Nayagan’ Hits Legal Roadblock as Producers Move Madras High Court Over CBFC Delay

The producers of Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan have approached the Madras High Court after the Central Board of Film Certification referred the film to a Revising Committee despite earlier clearance.
The makers claim the last-minute move threatens the film’s scheduled release and could cause massive financial losses.

Madras High Court Allows Pongal Release of Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, Rejects Plagiarism Plea

The Madras High Court has refused to stay the release of Parasakthi, clearing the way for its Pongal theatrical release on January 10. The court found no grounds to halt the film despite plagiarism allegations raised by an assistant director.

“Rs 300 Crore for Stars, Less Than Rs 3,000 for Technicians”: FEFSI Slams Pay Gap in Madras HC

The Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) criticized the wage disparity in the Tamil film industry during a Madras High Court session, revealing that actors earn Rs 300 crore per film while technicians receive less than Rs 3,000 daily. The dispute between FEFSI and the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) has escalated legally, prompting calls for mediation.

Drug Case: Tamil Actor Srikanth Sent to Judicial Custody Till July 7

Popular Tamil and Telugu actor Srikanth has been sent to judicial custody by a Chennai court in a cocaine-related case. The court has ordered that he remain in custody till July 7 as the investigation continues.