Jana Nayagan Cleared By High Court As Politics, Poll Alliances, Language Rows Dominate South India

The Madras High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification to grant certification to actor Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan, bringing major relief to fans after days of legal uncertainty. While the ruling clears the way for release, the CBFC has indicated it may challenge the order, keeping the controversy alive. In a parallel development, Parasakthi has received CBFC clearance and is set to release as scheduled, sparking political debate over censorship, cinema and electoral narratives ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls. Film industry voices, including Prakash Raj, have sharply criticised last-minute certification hurdles, calling for accountability. On the political front, NDA alliance talks intensified in Tamil Nadu with BJP state chief Nainar Nagendran meeting AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami as seat-sharing negotiations gain momentum ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit. Actor-turned-politician Vijay also announced a manifesto committee for his party, signalling a sharper political push. Meanwhile, a fresh language row has erupted between Kerala and Karnataka after the Kerala government proposed making Malayalam the compulsory first language in border-area schools, drawing objections over the impact on Kannada-speaking students in Kasaragod. From cinema and courts to coalition politics and cultural flashpoints, this bulletin captures a fast-evolving political and social churn across South India.