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Vijay Files Nomination, Alleges Plot Linking 'Jana Nayagan' Delay to Karur Stampede

The clash turns film certification into an election issue.

Overview

  • After filing his election nomination in Trichy, Vijay told supporters that a single conspiracy links the Jana Nayagan delay and the Karur stampede and that he wants justice.
  • He is entering the race under his TVK banner as a first-time candidate in Perambur and Trichy East.
  • The film remains with the Central Board of Film Certification’s revising committee over reports of intense violence and army references after missing its January 9 Pongal slot.
  • Court arguments reported by the press say the delay could cost the project more than Rs 100 crore.
  • Director H. Vinoth defended the movie as an original work and warned that speaking about its politics is risky, and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin voiced support for its release.