Vijay's Jana Nayagan screening halted over children in audience
Screenings of the film 'Jana Nayagan' in Chennai were disrupted after police and theatre staff discovered children in the audience of an 'A' (adults-only) certified movie. The film stars Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, who is transitioning from cinema to a full-time political career.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of strict film censorship enforcement and the high-profile political transition of a major cultural figure.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s latest release ‘Jana Nayagan’ faced an unexpected problem during its screening at a theatre in Chennai on Sunday. Several screenings were delayed, stopped or temporarily cancelled after children were found inside the auditorium in an ‘A’ certified film.‘Jana Nayagan’ screening stopped at mallAs ‘Jana Nayagan’ has received ‘A’ certificate from CBFC, as per the certification rules only adults are allowed to watch the film in theatres. However, reportedly an incident happened during the 9:25 am show at PVR Cinemas, Ampa Mall. According to a post shared by a fan who was present at the moment, the screening of the film was stopped around 9:35 am after police officials entered the auditorium.
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