Certification Disputes and Political Reactions Surround Tamil Films Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi

Two Tamil films, Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi, have sparked political and censor controversies. Jana Nayagan's release was delayed due to certification issues and legal challenges, with its producer appealing to the Supreme Court. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre for blocking the film, calling it an attack on Tamil culture, while Congress and TVK denied political alliance speculation. Parasakthi, depicting 1960s anti-Hindi protests, faced demands for a ban from the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress over alleged historical distortions and received social media backlash, which its director attributed partly to Vijay fans. Both films highlight tensions between cinema, politics, and cultural identity in Tamil Nadu ahead of elections.