Tamil superstar and Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan, is finally heading to theatres after a seven-month standoff with the Central Board of Film Certification. The film has been cleared with an A certificate and locked in for a July 24 release, a moment fans have been waiting on for months. But the joy around that news has created an awkward problem inside Vijay's own family, because his son Jason Sanjay's directorial debut, Sigma, was scheduled to arrive in theatres just a week later, on July 31. With barely seven days between the two releases, speculation is now building that Jason Sanjay's debut may have to be pushed back.
A Green Signal For Jana Nayagan Now Puts Sigma Under Pressure
Vijay's Jana Nayagan had been in the headlines for months over its long running dispute with the CBFC. After extended discussions and multiple rounds of screening, the film finally received its A certificate, and July 24 was confirmed as the release date. Anticipation for the film was already sky high among audiences, but that excitement has now turned into a fresh debate in trade circles. That is because Sigma already had its own release date locked for July 31, exactly a week after Jana Nayagan. With only seven days separating two major releases, talk has begun over whether Jason Sanjay's film will need to move its date to avoid clashing with his father's film. Sigma has its own strong following among audiences, but the pressure to avoid a direct box office collision appears to be mounting on its makers.
Sigma's Release Date Was Locked In Back In May
Jason Sanjay's directorial debut, Sigma, had its release date announced in the last week of May. The film holds special significance for him as it marks his first outing as a director. Sundeep Kishan plays the lead role in the film, which is being produced under the Lyca Productions banner. Now, as the release inches closer, the timing of Jana Nayagan has cast fresh uncertainty over Sigma as well. However, there has been no official statement yet from the makers about postponing the release date, which means the entire conversation remains speculative for now.
Like Father, Like Son, But A Divorce Case Looms In The Background
Jason Sanjay is the son of Tamil Nadu chief minister and Tamil superstar Vijay and Sangeetha Sornalingam. The rift in Vijay and Sangeetha's relationship is no secret and continues to draw attention. A divorce case between Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Vijay is currently before the Chengalpattu Family Welfare Court, with the next hearing scheduled for August 7. According to Sangeetha, she attempted to resolve the entire matter through mutual consent before approaching the court, but that effort did not succeed, which is why she eventually took the matter to court. Amid all this, Jason Sanjay is pushing ahead with his directorial debut, but his father's release date has now thrown up a fresh challenge on his path. As of now, neither side has announced any change to their release dates, and fans of both films continue to wait eagerly for July 24 and July 31 to arrive.
