In Focus Podcast | ‘Jana Nayagan’ vs. the CBFC: What goes behind censoring 720 hours of film?
Jan 19, 2026
5 min read
65% UPSC
GS2The Hindu - National
Overview
Key Points
- Release of Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' delayed due to intervention by Revising Committee.
- The film's budget is approximately ₹500 crore.
- The film was scheduled for release in January 2026.
- Between 2017 and 2025, the CBFC altered over 720 hours of film content.
- 76% of the modifications by CBFC were deletions, totaling nearly 550 hours.
- Aroon Deep from The Hindu is a guest on the 'In Focus' episode.
- The 'In Focus' episode was published on January 19, 2026.