The ripple effect of #JanaNayagan continues to disrupt the release calendar of several mid-budget films. Originally slated for a January 9 release, Vijay’s much-anticipated film was delayed due to censor issues, triggering a reshuffle across the industry.

In anticipation of its arrival, a few films advanced their release plans, while several February releases chose to postpone, expecting JanaNayagan to occupy a prime window. However, with the legal case only recently withdrawn and the film yet to receive its censor certificate, uncertainty still looms.

This has left producers who were eyeing the second half of February and even March reluctant to finalize their release dates. The hesitation stems from the potential impact of a major star-driven film on theatre availability and audience preference, which could significantly affect the business prospects of other releases.

With no confirmed release date yet, the industry continues to wait, as the “JanaNayagan effect” keeps the box office calendar in a state of flux.