Chennai, February 15 York Cinemas, based in Canada, announced the cancellation of all advance tickets for the upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’, stating that the film is unlikely to be released before April 30.
In an official statement issued through its social media channels, the cinema management directed affected customers to ensure their refunds are processed.
“If you have any outstanding tickets and your refund has not yet been processed, please contact our theaters to arrange it as soon as possible,” read the notification posted on its official X handle.
However, York Cinemas promised that VIP members would have priority booking access once the new release date is officially confirmed.
Incidentally, on February 12, the theater had allowed VIP members to retain their existing tickets while urging others to get their refunds processed by Sunday.
According to the official website of York Cinemas, based in Ontario, Canada, which primarily showcases Indian films, a VIP Membership was sold for Canadian dollars 89.99, promising priority access to the premiere of ‘Jana Nayagan’.
‘Jana Nayagan’, which was originally scheduled for worldwide release on January 9, as part of the Pongal lineup, was delayed due to a deadlock with the Central Board of Film Certification. The film was originally submitted for certification in December 2025. While an initial committee suggested a "U/A" certificate with minor cuts, the process stalled after anonymous complaints were filed. These complaints alleged that the film contained scenes that were offensive to religious sentiments and misused armed forces emblems.
The producers, KVN Productions, took the matter to the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to fight for a release, but ultimately withdrew their petition on February 10, to proceed via the CBFC’s "Revising Committee" instead.
