The Kerala High Court has requested a screening of 'The Kerala Story 2' after finding its teaser and trailer portray the state wrongly, noting that the people of Kerala live in harmony and uphold secularism.

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' faces further release delays as the CBFC revising committee has yet to begin its review. This setback rules out a February 2026 release, with even a March clearance unlikely to guarantee an immediate theatrical rollout. Makers await official word, impacting future release plans.