Good news for Prabhas: The Raja Saab will now open on Friday without facing box-office competition from Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. The Tamil star’s much-anticipated release — and its Hindi-dubbed version Jan Neta — have been postponed after encountering issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
What happened with Jana Nayagan / Jan Neta?
The film had reportedly received a clearance from the CBFC on December 29 and was told it would be given a ‘UA 16+’ censor certificate. But on January 5, 2026, the producers were informed that the film was being referred to a Revising Committee.
The CBFC cited an alleged complaint related to religious sentiments and concerns over how the armed forces were portrayed as reasons for the re-censoring. With no immediate sign of a fresh clearance, the makers decided to postpone the release.
Timeline at a glance
- Dec 29, 2025 — Initial clearance communicated by CBFC (UA 16+).
- Jan 5, 2026 — Film referred to a Revising Committee after complaints.
- After Jan 5 — Producers opt to postpone the release until certification is resolved.
How this affects other releases
One immediate ripple effect: another Tamil release this week, Parasakthi, will open in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu without having to compete with Vijay’s starrer. That gives both Parasakthi and The Raja Saab clearer screens and more theatre availability in key markets.
What this means for Vijay and the audience
While a delay is never ideal, it’s not always a setback. Postponements can build anticipation, and a clearer release window often helps a film’s box-office prospects. The producers will now wait for the Revising Committee’s decision or look at options to address the CBFC’s concerns. Until then, fans of Vijay will have to wait a bit longer.
Prabhas’ release gets breathing room
For Prabhas, the postponement is a welcome development. The Raja Saab gets a less crowded release weekend and a better chance to attract footfalls. There were also last-minute edits to Prabhas’ film — reportedly trimming runtime at the eleventh hour — so an unobstructed opening is timely.
What to watch next
- CBFC’s Revising Committee decision on Jana Nayagan / Jan Neta.
- Announcements by the film’s producers on a revised release date.
- Box-office movement for The Raja Saab and Parasakthi once they hit screens.
The coming days will reveal whether the Revising Committee clears Jana Nayagan as is, suggests cuts, or asks for further changes. For now, cinemas will open to Prabhas’ star power and a Tamil release that avoids a head-to-head clash with Vijay’s film — at least for this weekend.