Karthik Subbaraj Sounds Alarm on Festival Release Postponements: 'Industry at Risk of Collapse'

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Renowned director Karthik Subbaraj has voiced his concerns over the recent postponement of Vijay's highly anticipated film Jana Nayagan, citing the 'tough times' faced by the cinema industry. Subbaraj took to his X account to express his thoughts on the situation, highlighting the challenges faced by low-budget indie films in securing theatre releases. He emphasized that the lack of support from theatres for such films can be detrimental to the industry as a whole. The director also pointed out the strict timeline rules for censorship certification, which can put immense pressure on filmmakers, especially those working on big-budget projects. He argued that this needs to be revised to make it easier for filmmakers to complete their projects on time. Subbaraj concluded his note by calling on the film fraternity to unite and work towards saving the art of cinema. He urged everyone to put aside their differences and join forces to address the issues affecting the industry. In response to the postponement, the makers of Jana Nayagan released a statement citing 'unforeseen circumstances' as the reason for the delay. The film, directed by H Vinoth and starring Vijay, Prakash Raj, and Pooja Hegde, was initially set to release on January 9, 2026. Subbaraj's words of caution have raised important questions about the sustainability of the cinema industry in the face of ongoing challenges. As the film fraternity grapples with these issues, it remains to be seen how they will work together to find solutions and save the art of cinema.