Super 6: Release of Vijay's Jana Nayagan stalled; Congress, DMK smell BJP plot

The primary focus in this edition of To The Point is the indefinite postponement of actor Vijay's final film, 'Jana Nayagan', which was scheduled for a January 9 release. The delay, caused by a refusal of certification from the Censor Board, has ignited a political dispute in Tamil Nadu. The Congress and DMK allege this is a deliberate move by the BJP-led Centre to undermine Vijay's political debut, a claim the BJP denies.

The Madras High Court is set to rule on the film's release tomorrow. The program also investigates a funding controversy in Karnataka, where the state government's advertising spending is under scrutiny. Reports indicate the 'National Herald' newspaper received a disproportionately large share of ad funds, raising questions about the use of taxpayer money and a potential conflict of interest. The discussion features panellists Kasturi Shankar (BJP), Salem Dharani Dharan (DMK), and analyst Suman C Raman.