Is ‘Jana Nayagan’ Vijay’s first A-rated film? Here’s what the CBFC records reveal

The CBFC has finally cleared 'Jana Nayagan' with an 'A' certificate, ending months of uncertainty over the film's censor process. Post the announcement, many users on social media said that this is the first Vijay film to get an adult rating. However, that's not true. While 'Jana Nayagan' is Vijay's first 'A'-certified film in nearly 24 years, it is actually the second film in his career to receive the classification.Not 'Jana Nayagan,' 'Baghavathi' was Vijay's first 'A'-certified filmThe first Vijay-starrer to receive an 'A' certificate was the 2002 action drama Baghavathi, directed by A. Venkatesh. Released more than two decades ago, the film was cleared with an adult rating because of its action and violent content. With Jana Nayagan now receiving the same certification, it becomes the first Vijay film after Baghavathi to be awarded an 'A' certificate by the CBFC.Director A.