Starring the much awaited film ‘Jana Nayagan’ Thalapathy Vijayhas been in the news after its premiere was delayed. The film, which was originally scheduled to release on January 9 during the Pongal festival, got delayed due to hurdles in getting the censor certificate. Since then, the makers have not announced a new release date. Amidst this uncertainty, several reports started circulating that the film’s OTT platform had canceled its deal as the theatrical release deadline had passed. Rumors quickly spread online, raising questions about the film’s digital future and whether its streaming rights were intact.
Zee 5 Koushik It sheds light on the OTT status of Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’
Zee 5 actor Koushik addressed these rumors during the press meet of the serial ‘Kaaki Circus’. As reported by Indian Express, he made it clear that the OTT deal is not finalized yet as the film’s release date is still undecided. “As the release date of ‘Jana Nayagan’ has not been finalized yet, the OTT release has also not been decided,” he said. Koushi added that there are no major issues when it comes to the digital release window. “‘The eight-week interval for the OTT release is not a big issue. We will decide on the digital release closer to the theatrical release,'” he explained. His clarification helped quell speculation that the streaming deal had already been shelved.
Reason for delay in ‘Jana Nayagan’
The delay of ‘Jana Nayagan’ is very much due to the censor activities. Later, the film was scheduled to be screened on March 9, but it was pushed back again because one of the members of the censor board fell ill. Later, reports confirmed that the censor board had seen the film; however, the exact details of the certificate are still unknown. At the same time, the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are believed to have an impact on the film’s release dates.
About ‘Jana Nayagan’
‘Jana Nayagan’ holds a special significance as it will be the last film of Vijay’s film career to be screened as he will devote himself completely to politics. Hence, the film has created a lot of curiosity among the fans and the industry. Directed by H Vinoth, the mega-budget film has a strong ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Gautham MenonMamitha Baiju and Priyamani among others. With the release date still under discussion, fans are eagerly waiting for an official announcement as to when ‘Jana Nayagan’ will finally hit the theaters and what its OTT plans will be.
