Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan will likely be released in theatres on July 23. The film has had an extended journey to achieve the theatres. The film was initially scheduled to be released in theatres in January this 12 months. Nonetheless, pending censorship approval, the film’s release was delayed. It was further delayed by the Tamil Nadu elections, which marked the lead actor’s maiden polls. Now, with Vijay because the chief minister of the state, the makers are looking forward to a smooth release of the film. Nonetheless, the film still faces a challenge- piracy.
In April this 12 months, the Thalapathy Vijay film was leaked online by miscreants. While the perpetrators were caught by the cybercrime department, the damage was done. Reportedly, 1.2 crore people illegally downloaded the film and watched it. Several scenes from the film had also leaked on social media before it was eventually taken down. To counter this, it has been said that makers have made changes to the film.
Jana Nayagan Reworked?
Producer K Venkata Naryana has said that the audience will see a brand new film within the theatres. In an interview with NDTV, the producer said that the film has undergone modifications for its theatrical release.
“What they (audience) goes to experience in theatres will likely be very different, with additions of some songs, some changes, and every part. Yes, this movie has faced many challenges because the starting of this 12 months to get to where it’s today. I don’t want to offer any spoilers.”
He also said that the film has a robust, compelling narrative suitable for audiences of all ages.
How Will Vijay Be Introduced in Jana Nayagan?
The film was initially imagined to hit the screens before the Tamil Nadu elections. Hiwveer, the film is coming at a time when the lead actor can also be the sitting Chief Minister of the state. Many assumed that the credit role would read, ‘Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay’. Nonetheless, recent reports state that the film mentions Vijay as TVK.
When asked about the identical, the producer said, “I don’t know what I can tell or cannot tell at this juncture. But what I need to say is there are numerous modifications and additions to the film.”
What Changes Censor Demanded From Jana Nayagan?
Among the many deleted scenes are visuals of the Indian flag falling on the bottom, a one-second scene of DC’s office badge rolling down disrespectfully, and visuals of a baby burning.
The censor board also demanded muting of some words, including Thalapathy Vijay’s party name. Words like ‘Bhagavatha’, ‘Oththa’, ‘India en kalla vizha vaikaren’, ‘Thevidiya Paiya’, ‘Ranganathar’, ‘Siluvaila’.
Some dialogue was also muted within the film, and words akin to “Om” and “Latest India” were removed through the explanation of Operation Meluha. The makers were also asked to interchange the name Sheela Rani wherever used.
The makers even have to change the visuals showing Dr Ambedkar on the book’s cover. One other dialogue referencing Ambedkar has also been replaced.
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