Bollywood Khiladi Akshay Kumar who is striking gold at the box office with his recent outing Sooryavanshi has an interesting lineup of films that are in the production stage. He will be seen next in the magnum opus Prithviraj that is based on the life story of famous king Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. Akshay Kumar is playing the titular role in the upcoming film.
The teaser from the upcoming film was dropped recently which gives us an insight into the scale of the film. The short teaser starts with details of the troops that stood with Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan and how he stood for pride and Valour.
Prithviraj marks the first historic film for Akshay Kumar. Sanjay Dutt is essaying the role of Muhammad of Ghor. We can witness the fight between the two personalities on the silver screen. Former Miss India Manushi Chhillar is entering the showbiz with Prithviraj. She is playing Rani Sanyogita in the film. Prithviraj also stars real hero Sonu Sood and the teaser shows a glimpse of him. However, there is no clarity on the character he is playing in the upcoming film.
Sharing the teaser, Akshay Kumar said, he is feeling proud to essay the role of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. In the tweet, Akshay announced January 21st as the release date. ‘A heroic story about pride and valour. Proud to play Samrat #Prithviraj Chauhan. Celebrate #Prithviraj with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you on 21st January 22.@ManushiChhillar @duttsanjay @SonuSood #DrChandraprakashDwivedi @yrf,’ Akshay tweeted.
Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Prithviraj is based on the famous Brajbhasha epic poem Prithviraj Raso by poet Chand Bardai. One of the leading Bollywood production houses Yash Raj Films is bankrolling the high ticket film with compromising as Prithviraj marks the 50th film from the production house.
Besides Prithviraj, Akshay Kumar also has Ram Setu in his kitty which is undergoing shoot at a quick pace. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Satyadev in key roles. Akshay Kumar is essaying the role of the archaeologist in Ram Setu which is said to be based on the theories surrounding the Ram Setu.
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Jana Nayagan Release Delayed: Vijay Faces CBFC Hurdles Amid Controversy
It is well known that Kollywood star Dhanush Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan is facing serious hurdles ahead of its release. Ideally, the movie was expected to hit screens this Sankranti, but with the release process now under court scrutiny, delays have become inevitable. Some industry insiders believe that once all issues are resolved, Jana Nayagan could release by the end of January, while others suggest a possible postponement to the summer.
Meanwhile, political controversies surrounding Jana Nayagan have intensified, with some groups reportedly trying to block the release. Vijay’s team and the film industry at large have stood firmly in support of the actor. Recently, controversial filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) came forward to support Vijay, sharply criticizing the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) for obstructing the movie’s release.
In a detailed post, RGV argued that the CBFC has become an irrelevant institution in today’s digital age. He noted that the board’s interference is not limited to Vijay’s film alone, but reflects a larger, outdated system that fails to align with contemporary realities. “Today, a 12-year-old can access violent and adult content on a phone, yet the board considers censoring a dialogue or a cigarette puff in a film as protecting society. That’s a big joke,” RGV said.
He further suggested that the CBFC should rely on intelligent guidelines rather than arbitrary cuts and criticized the board’s approach as “theatrics” disguised as morality. According to RGV, cinema is not a classroom—it is a mirror to society, and audiences should be trusted to decide what they watch.
Although the Madras High Court single judge directed the CBFC to issue the censor certificate, the board appealed, and the division bench put a stay on the certificate, postponing the case’s next hearing to January 21. As a result, Jana Nayagan has completely missed the Sankranti race. Producers expressed their concern over potential losses, estimating damages of over ₹100 crores due to the missed festive season.
Several prominent personalities, including Kamal Haasan, RGV, and Mari Selvaraj, have publicly supported Vijay. Even Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin weighed in, criticizing the CBFC, stating that it has effectively become a “puppet” under central government control. This controversy has now sparked not just cinematic but also political debates.
