Veteran filmmaker and Vijay's father, SA Chandrasekhar, has finally broken his silence on the controversial delay surrounding the theatrical release of Jana Nayagan. Chandrasekhar hinted that the hurdles faced by the film were linked to Vijay's political transition.

Vijay's Father reacts to Jana Nayagan delay

Chandrasekhar told reporters, “Dravidian parties have ruled Tamil Nadu for more than 60 years,” while claiming that Vijay’s political venture has disturbed rooted political forces in the state. He claimed that pressure is being exerted on Vijay through various means following his political entry. “Everyone knows why Jana Nayagan has not been released,” he said, indicating that the film’s delay was linked to political developments and not creative or commercial reasons.