Will Jana Nayagan Overcome the ‘Censor’ Battle?

With just two days left, there is a lot of uncertainty around the release of Thalapathy Vijay's much-anticipated movie Jana Nayagan.

 The Censor Board has not given the film a certificate yet, as it has asked for some changes and silence in certain parts of the final version.

The team sent the movie for censorship on December 18, but they haven’t received any approval yet.

 This delay is causing problems with the release plan. Vijay's fans are upset because of the last-minute issues, and the production team has asked the High Court to help them get the movie released smoothly.

The lawyer representing the producer said that the team made all the changes the board suggested and resubmitted the revised version on December 24.

 However, the CBFC didn't respond for almost ten days and only sent a notice on January 5 saying that they decided to send the movie to a revising committee (an appeal body) because of an anonymous complaint about the film's content.

After hearing the arguments, the court told the CBFC to share all the related documents with it and postponed the hearing to Wednesday.

 These events have left fans very anxious and they are now waiting with bated breath to see what happens. The future of the release date is uncertain.

If the court does not support the movie team, it will be a big setback.

 The film might be postponed, which could cause a lot of problems in the movie industry. All theater bookings in Tamil Nadu have already been finalized, and advance bookings are already happening. Many shows are getting filled quickly both in overseas and domestic markets.

In the midst of these unusual challenges for this important project, the CBI has issued summons to Vijay for an investigation into the Karur stampede incident.

 Fans are accusing the ruling party of trying to damage Vijay's image before his film is released.

A lot of money and reputation are at stake with this movie.

 As time is running out, fans are hoping that all the problems will be resolved in the next two days so the film can start with a big opening and give a proper box office success to Vijay. We have to wait for a few more hours to see how things turn out.

Raja Saab & MSG Makers Approach Telangana HC For Hikes

As the Sankranti film season is about to begin in Tollywood, attention is now turning towards ticket price increases and early show timings for big-budget films like *The Raja Saab* and *Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu*, which are set to release in the coming days.

With a lot of money at stake for both films, the producers are trying to get permission for higher ticket prices and special show timings in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

 They have already applied to both state governments for these permissions.

The latest development is that the producers of *The Raja Saab* and *Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu* have filed special petitions in the Telangana High Court.

 They want the court to allow higher ticket prices and more show timings during the festival to recover their investments.

Last year, a single judge in the court had issued a strict order against increasing ticket prices for the public good.

 The court also stopped the Telangana government from giving special permissions to *Akhanda 2*. It also criticized the state government for not following the court’s orders. So, the Telangana government is stuck unless the court gives new instructions.

Now, the producers of *The Raja Saab* and *MSVP* are asking the court to cancel those previous orders and tell the state Home Secretary to allow higher ticket prices and early showings.

 Their lawyers filed an urgent motion for a hearing on Tuesday. But the court said it would hear them on Wednesday.

The result of tomorrow’s decision will determine how well these films do at the box office.

 If the court approves their petitions and gives favorable orders, the state governments are likely to support the filmmakers’ requests.

While *The Raja Saab* features pan-India superstar Prabhas in the lead role, *MSVP* has Megastar Chiranjeevi in the lead.

 Both films are highly anticipated and are expected to do well in Telugu states.

Did a Last-Minute Trailer Change Cause a Disaster for Mahesh?

 Producer Anil Sunkara is currently working hard to promote his new movie called Nari Nari Naduma Murari, which stars Sharwanand as the main character. While talking about the promotions, he shared a story from the time when his earlier film, 1 Nenokkadine, was being promoted. That movie was also supposed to come out around Sankranthi time. Anil explained how they had to cancel the trailer release at the last minute.

The team behind 1 Nenokkadine had planned a special event where fans across Telugu states would watch the trailer live in many theaters.

 They also set up live links so Mahesh Babu could chat directly with fans. But their plan was suddenly stopped by a phone call.

Anil said, "We were about to start the event when someone called and told us that releasing the trailer then would hurt the film's opening.

 It really surprised us, so we had to cancel the trailer release and instead show a different clip later. However, when fans arrived at the theaters, they were upset because we hadn't prepared them properly."

Even though 1 Nenokkadine didn't do well at the box office, it has now become a cult favorite and is seen as an important and bold movie in Telugu cinema.

Tollywood Talk: Vijay Failed to Match Balayya’s Intensity

The release of the Jana Nayakudu trailer has sparked a lot of conversation among Tollywood fans, and most of the talk is around one main question. Can Vijay match the strong intensity that Balakrishna showed in Bhagavanth Kesari? For many people watching, the answer seems to be no.

As soon as the trailer dropped, social media started getting busy with comparisons.

Fans began comparing Balayya's strong way of speaking with Vijay's acting in similar scenes.

 Even though the setups and situations feel familiar, many feel Vijay's performance doesn't have the same energy or passion that Balakrishna had.

In Bhagavanth Kesari, Balayya's lines worked because of how he used his voice, his body language, and his natural confidence.

His intensity felt real and natural.

 But in Jana Nayakudu, fans say Vijay seems more controlled in scenes that should be intense or emotional. The dialogues look strong on paper, but the way they're delivered doesn't have the same power as Balayya's version.

Even though Jana Nayakudu looks big and has some political themes, intensity isn't just about visuals.

It needs real feeling, and that's where fans feel Vijay is falling short.

The villain's role and the stylish action scenes might impress some fans, but they also make it seem like the movie relies more on style than deep emotion.

When compared to Balakrishna's real and powerful intensity, Vijay's approach feels more polished but not as strong.

As the comparisons keep growing, the real test will be how the audience reacts once the movie comes out.

Right now, Tollywood fans are pretty clear in their opinion—matching Balakrishna's intensity was never easy, and Vijay hasn't fully reached that level yet.

Chiru Will Take You On A Mega Ride: Anil Ravipudi

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s highly anticipated family entertainer *Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu* is set to release in about a week, on January 12.

 Victory Venkatesh is playing a special role in the movie, and the trailer, released today, has been widely received with a lot of positive feedback. The trailer launch event was held in Tirupati and attracted a large crowd.

Sushmita Konidela said the movie is all about the magic of Megastar Chiranjeevi.

 “Anil Ravipudi has perfectly captured Chiranjeevi’s style and attitude. This film is going to be a perfect Sankranthi treat.”

Producer Sahu Garapati said the movie will be liked by both families and fans.

 “Last Sankranthi, Anil Ravipudi made a movie with a single hero. This time, he is doing it with two heroes. Anil has shown the Megastar exactly the way fans want to see him. This Sankranthi, the trailer will go viral on YouTube, and the film will do well at the box office.”

Director Anil Ravipudi promised that the movie will include all the elements fans expect from a Chiranjeevi film.

 “What you saw in the trailer is just a small part. For 2 hours and 35 minutes, you will feel like you are on a time machine and coming back. Bheems has given chartbuster music. The songs are being loved by both the masses and families.”

Ram Charan also watched the trailer and called it extraordinary.

 “Come with your family; you will leave happy. My special wishes and thanks to Victory Venkatesh. Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh worked without any ego and had a great time on set. Together, they are going to give you a big feast. Chiranjeevi will take you on a mega ride from the first frame to the last.”

While the movie was already getting a lot of attention, the trailer has taken the excitement to a new

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No Telugu trailer for Parasakthi, Why?

Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming movie, Parasakthi, is set to release during the Pongal festival. The trailer was finally released on Sunday evening. Directed by Sudha Kongara, this period drama is expected to be a thrilling and intense story that deals with the issue of Hindi imposition, mixed with political history.

Interestingly, the Telugu version of the trailer for Parasakthi hasn't been released along with the Tamil one.

 This is surprising because the film features Sree Leela, a popular Tollywood actress, as the female lead. Also, Sivakarthikeyan has a strong fan base in Telugu states.

Earlier, there were rumors that Parasakthi would release at the same time in Telugu as well, despite the fact that there are several big movies coming out during the Sankranti season.

 The team had also shared promotional content in Telugu to build excitement among the audience. However, they stopped sharing updates in the last few days, which raised questions about whether the Telugu release was still planned.

It seems that the busy festival schedule in Tollywood might have made the team change their plan.

 It's hard to find enough screens in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana because most of them are already booked for direct Telugu films. Even the remaining screens are probably taken up by Vijay's Jana Nayakudu.

There's a possibility that Parasakthi might be delayed for a Telugu release after the Sankranti festival ends.

 But in Tamil Nadu, it will face strong competition from Jana Nayagan, which is directed by H. Vinoth and has been generating a lot of buzz. Also, this film marks Vijay's last appearance on screen.

Jana Nayakudu Trailer Talk: A Perfect Political Poster Film

The much-anticipated and final film of Thalapathy Vijay, Jana Nayakudu (Jana Nayagan in Tamil), has released its trailer.

There have been reports that the film is a remake of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari.

 Director Anil Ravipudi and Jana Nayakudu director H. Vinoth have not provided complete clarity on this matter. However, the Jana Nayakudu trailer clearly carries the main plot of Bhagavanth Kesari, and key scenes have been recreated in this film.

Regarding the trailer, Vijay’s energy is fully showcased, particularly in the action sequences, which are stunning and whistle-worthy.

 However, the trailer’s climax reveals a political dimension that aligns with Vijay’s current political ambitions.

H. Vinoth’s dialogues in the trailer carry a strong political undertone.

 Notable dialogues include: “I am a common man, but I do things in a superb way, which makes people refer to me as a superman” and the reimagined version of a famous line: “I am coming” instead of “I am waiting”—a change that reflects his current involvement in Tamil Nadu politics.

The film features an impressive ensemble cast including Mamatha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Sunil, and Priyamani.

 The pre-release event of Jana Nayagan, held recently in Malaysia, drew massive crowds and set a record for that country.

The trailer ends with the slogan “Let’s Rise Together,” which signals to his fans across the globe, particularly in Tamil Nadu, his intention to seek their support in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections.