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Jana Nayagan makers: Amazon threatened legal action
21 Jan
Summary
- Amazon Prime Video threatened legal action over release date uncertainty.
- Producers cited lack of communication from CBFC for release delays.
- Court heard arguments over certification and prior scene deletion instructions.
Producers of Vijay's film Jana Nayagan revealed that Amazon Prime Video had threatened legal action on December 31 due to unclear release date information. This disclosure occurred during a Madras High Court hearing on January 20, addressing a dispute between producers KVN Productions and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the film's censor certificate.
KVN Productions stated they approached the court due to a 'no communication' period from the CBFC between December 25 and January 5. Their counsel argued that only a 'communication,' not a formal 'order,' was provided, hindering legal recourse. Producers also described being instructed to reinsert deleted scenes as an 'empty exercise.'
The CBFC questioned the producers' decision to announce a January 9 release date before certification, to which producers cited industry practice. The Chief Justice cautioned that the case should not set a precedent for regular expedited hearings. The court heard arguments regarding procedural issues, including committee members also serving as complainants.
