Actor Jason Shah, who was all geared up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’, starring Vijay in the lead, recently opened up about the controversy surrounding its release. He shared that deliberate negative campaigns are being run against the movie. The actor added that it has become a norm in the film industry. Let’s learn more about what he has to say.
Jason Shah talks about controversy surrounding ‘Jana Nayagan’
In an interview with The Indian Express, Jason Shah reflected on the CBFC controversy surrounding ‘Jana Nayagan’. The actor expressed that he was sure about the film release on its scheduled date of January 9, 2026. He shared that he never understood what goes on behind the scenes for certification.Jason Shah added, “But religion and politics always have something to do with movies. Whoever is voted in as the ruling party, they have been given the country in their hands to decide what happens.”He went on to say, “Your voting causes these kinds of decisions, so if you have done that, then also sit back and be happy.”
Jason Shah talks about the struggles of an actor
The actor further expressed, “Freedom of speech with technology is the deadliest combination of them all.”According to Jason Shah, an actor has to put himself in the “line of fire” and accept the fact that he is a public figure and be prepared for scrutiny.He said, “If you don’t like it, don’t be an actor. A lot of actors look at the money, fame, and all the nice things, but also need to be ready to get scrutinized from head to toe.” He concluded, saying, “People will say what they feel about you when they pay for it, so why not?”
More about ‘Jana Nayagan’
After the Madras High Court stayed the release of ‘Jana Nayagan’ and ordered the Central Board of Film Certification to certify the movie, the makers of the film reached the Supreme Court on Monday. As per the report, the producers are seeking an urgent hearing of the plea.The advance booking figures have already crossed over Rs 50 crore. Directed by H Vinoth, the film also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Gautham Vasudev Menon.
Disclaimer: This report is based on current judicial filings and reports from legal correspondents. As the matter is sub judice before the Supreme Court of India, all information regarding hearing dates and film certification is subject to change based on the court’s official orders. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of the film’s release date.
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