Pawan Kalyan, wearing both his hat as actor-politician and as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has entered the conversation surrounding the long-stalled censor certification for Thalapathy Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan. In a candid interview with Thanthi TV on March 16, 2026, he addressed the controversy head-on — defending the independence of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) while also acknowledging that the board hadn’t handled the matter well.
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Jana Nayagan CBFC Delay — Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Jana Nayagan |
| Actor | Thalapathy Vijay (his final film before political retirement) |
| Issue | Censor certification delayed for several months |
| Who Spoke | Pawan Kalyan (Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, actor) |
| Interview Source | Thanthi TV (March 16, 2026) |
| Jana Nayagan Expected Release | May 2026 (tentative) |
| Pawan Kalyan’s Own Film | Ustaad Bhagat Singh (releasing March 19, 2026) |
| Pawan Kalyan’s Film OG Rating | ‘A’ certificate (by CBFC) |
What Did Pawan Kalyan Actually Say?
Pawan Kalyan did not mince words. He acknowledged that the CBFC had not handled the Jana Nayagan case well — calling it “not right” — but he firmly rejected the narrative that the government or political interference was responsible for the delay. His message was clear: the board operates independently, and the rules apply to everyone equally.
To illustrate, Pawan Kalyan used his own film OG as a compelling personal example. He revealed that members of his own production team suggested that his position as Deputy CM might help secure a more lenient certificate. He flatly refused, noting that the film’s heavy violence content made an ‘A’ certificate entirely appropriate. The CBFC, he confirmed, went ahead and awarded the ‘A’ rating regardless of his political standing.
He also raised concerns about the Jana Nayagan team’s decision to escalate the certification matter through official channels — suggesting this approach made the process longer, not shorter, and complicated what could have been a straightforward resolution.
Why This Matters for Jana Nayagan
Jana Nayagan holds enormous emotional weight — it is Thalapathy Vijay’s final film before he formally entered active politics through his Tamil Nadu political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Fans across Tamil Nadu and beyond have been anxiously waiting for the film to receive its certification so that a May 2026 release can proceed. Pawan Kalyan’s comments, from a figure who bridges both the film industry and government, add significant credibility to the idea that the delay is procedural rather than political.
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❓ FAQs
Q: Why is Jana Nayagan’s release being delayed in 2026?
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has been awaiting CBFC censor certification for months — Pawan Kalyan stated the delay stems from procedural complications at the board level rather than political interference, adding that the board didn’t handle the case well.
Q: What did Pawan Kalyan say about the CBFC giving his own film an ‘A’ certificate?
Pawan Kalyan confirmed that despite being Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, he refused to use his position to influence the CBFC — saying his film OG rightfully received an ‘A’ certificate due to its violent content, and that rules cannot be bent for anyone.
