Overview
- A Madras High Court division bench set aside a single-judge directive to certify the film and sent the matter for fresh consideration, leaving no clearance in place.
- Neither the CBFC nor producer KVN Productions has confirmed if a Revising Committee has reviewed the latest cut, and officials say the process is confidential until certification.
- The Information and Broadcasting Ministry told Parliament the CBFC now averages 18 days for certification and recorded 55 films referred to Revising Committees in 2025 under updated rules.
- Exhibitors and distributors report that the missed Pongal release depressed January box-office takings in Tamil Nadu, with trade estimates pegging losses near Rs 100 crore and release schedules in flux.
- Some outlets report February 20 as a possible new date, but no release has been announced by the makers or the board.