The three big South releases this week—the Hindi releases are on hold forDhurandhar—are yet to open their advance-booking counters, although the release is three days away.

Advance booking of The RajaSaab, Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi on hold, here's why

Advance booking of The RajaSaab, Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi on hold, here’s why

Prabhas’ Telugu-Hindi filmThe RajaSaab, Vijay’s Tamil movie Jana Nayagan (Jan Netain Hindi) and Sivakarthikeyan’sParasakthi are yet to receive censor clearance.

A bit of probing reveals a dismaying and unsettling cause for the delay. Sources revealJana Nayagan andParasakthiare being held back by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for their overt political content. The reason for the delay in the censor certificate forThe Raja Saabis not clear.

However, the Hindi version seems to be lacking in viewer-enthusiasm.

Explained trade guru Taran Adarsh, “The RajaSaab (Hindi version) may be witnessing muted ground-level buzz, but there is no question of a postponement. The film is firmly on course for its scheduled release on 9 January 2026. The subdued hype can largely be attributed to limited promotional activity in the Hindi markets so far. As a result, awareness beyond the core fan base is yet to reach its full potential. That said, one hopes the promotional push gathers momentum during the release week. A robust marketing blitz in the release week could help the film build traction and enhance its prospects at the box office.”

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