Chennai, Jan. 9 -- Actor-politician Vijay's upcoming movie Jana Nayagan - meant to be the swan song to a roaring acting career subsumed into politics - has found itself in political crosshairs. The Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) refusal to issue a certificate for the film that was meant to be released on January 9 has sparked a slew of reactions across party lines.

The Madras high court is scheduled to hear the matter on Friday.

Vijay's supporters allege a political conspiracy against his fledgeling Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

One of Vijay's close advisors, speaking on condition of anonymity, drew parallels between Vijay and former chief minister MG Ramachandran (MGR), who in 1973 struggled to release his film Ulagam...