Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date Madras High Court Hearing Live News Updates: The film marks 'Thalapathy' Vijay's final film.With the Madras High Court resuming hearing in the Jana Nayagan case on Tuesday, January 20, both the makers of the movie and fans of ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay were excited and hopeful that the hurdles ahead of the political action drama would finally be cleared, paving the way for its release. Although a division bench, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, heard the matter in detail during the day, the court reserved its order and abstained from pronouncing a verdict immediately.
Marking Vijay’s final film before his full-fledged political entry, director H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan was supposed to hit the screens on January 9 as a Pongal release. However, a few days before the scheduled release date, the CBFC informed the movie’s makers that the board’s chairman had decided to refer Jana Nayagan to a revising committee. Following this, Team Jana Nayagan approached the High Court, where the CBFC maintained that a fresh committee had been appointed to review the movie again.
Although Jana Nayagan initially received relief from Justice PT Asha of the High Court on January 9, when she directed the CBFC to immediately grant a U/A 16+ certificate to the movie, the makers’ happiness was short-lived. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) ARL Sundaresan, appearing for the certification board, immediately made an urgent mention before the Chief Justice of the High Court, and the division bench subsequently stayed the single judge’s order. The court then posted the matter for further hearing on January 21, after the Pongal holidays.
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While the makers subsequently approached the Supreme Court and filed an appeal against the High Court division bench’s order, it refused to entertain the petition and asked the Madras High Court to decide on the matter on January 20. The apex court also questioned the pace at which the case was handled in the High Court.
Also starring Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Narain in key roles, Jana Nayagan is bankrolled by KVN Productions. The political action drama features music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan, and editing by Pradeep E Ragav.
X user @srtxt7 writes, "When #thalapathyvijay movie releases, it drives an entire economic cycle, from theatres and distributors to media, marketing, local vendors & daily wage workers. When it doesn't release, this chain is disrupted, resulting in a significant revenue loss."
X user @Dhananjayang writes, "#jananayagan court battle is becoming a long drawn process for a good solution. Looks like it might drag in procedural delays. Strongly feel @KvnProductions must rethink their strategy as the film must release by Feb 6th or 13th, else might face a big delay due to impending TN Assembly election announcement by Election Commission soon after that. Millions of fans across the globe are waiting to see #thalapathyvijay one last time before he is fully into politics. Just don’t miss to release before Feb 2026, Team #kvnproductions 🙏"
During the legal proceedings on January 20, KVN Productions' lawyer revealed that streaming platform Amazon Prime Video warned the makers of legal action if they did not get a clarity on release date. The lawyer shared that they got this information from Amazon on December 31, 2025.
As per ANI, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan accused the BJP of pressuring Vijay. He said, "They (BJP) are threatening Vijay, and this is well known to the people. They have not given a censor certificate to Jana Nayagan and are deliberately delaying it. Their intention is to pressure Vijay into siding with them. BJP is like a washing machine. They accuse somebody of certain charges, and then if they join them, they drop all charges. They are misusing the governmental agencies for their political ends."
A fan @Lokesh110292 shared via X, "#thalapathyvijay #jananayagan The year 2026 hasn’t unfolded as hoped for Thalapathy and his fans. With Jananayagan grappling with censorship hurdles and a CBI inquiry, and elections still three months away with no strong campaign. Thalapathy fans find themselves caught between the worlds of cinema and politics. Had the film released on schedule, fans would now be reveling in its success before shifting focus to the political arena. Instead, today’s attention is fixed on court hearings. Let’s remain optimistic that things will turn positive soon, paving the way for triumphs in both film and politics. Stay strong, Thalapathy—fans, stand united, support one another, and together we will prevail.
A fan, @aashlyricst, shared in Tamil via X, Brother Vijay, I know you’re the kind who works silently and makes things happen. But to be honest, with elections so close, moving slowly won’t get the job done. We’re getting attacked from all sides. Just taking it quietly and staying calm won’t look good anymore, brother. For the next 90 days, we need to stay on fire. Come on, brother. #jananayagan."
X user @georgeviews shared, "When they target you, it means you've already won. From CBI inquiries to the #jananayagan censor drama, the attacks on @tvkvijayhq are only making him stronger. Thousands of new voters are waking up to this blatant targeting. Many actors have entered politics before. But none of them got targeted like #thalapathyvijay. With internal surveys projecting TVK as a massive force (reaching 30% vote share in some belts), the roadblocks for Jana Nayagan are no coincidence. The delay of the film is the greatest campaign for Vijay yet! They think pushing #jananayagan past the elections will stop the momentum. By stalling his final film, they’ve confirmed their fear of his political entry. They may not even let him contest the elections. It's not just about WINNING THE ELECTIONS, it's about creating the feat in decades old parties. This is the beginning of his biggest success yet."
Trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai shared via X, "Analysis : #jananayagan When? The million dollar question everyone is asking : When will Vijay’s Jana Nayagan release?? First & foremost the High Court has reserved order on CBFC’s appeal in the case. No specific date was given for pronouncement of orders and is likely to take a few more days. The buzz in the film trade is that if all goes well the earliest date for a possible release can be Feb 6 or 13. After that the Muslim holy month of Ramadan fasting begins in the third week of February 2026. Normally during this period big films avoid release especially in Gulf, Kerala, Nizam, Karnataka etc. Meanwhile the next big date is March 19 for the Ramzan festival weekend. But Jana Nayagan producers KVN Productions have their other biggie Yash’s Toxic slotted for release on March 19! And above all Tamil Nadu elections are due, with likely announcement in the last week of Feb or first week of March. Once elections are announced, Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into play. With Vijay and his TVK set to contest in the 2026 TN elections, the EC have the authority to stop screenings of Jana Nayagan, if they feel the film has potential to influence the voters in the state! It is crucial that Jana Nayagan hits the screens on Feb 6 or Feb 13 the latest, otherwise release is possible only after TN elections are over! So What Happens Next?"
Jana Nayagan landed in further trouble after its release was delayed due to an ongoing CBFC certification dispute. A latest report sahred that the makers claimed before the Madras High Court that Amazon Prime Video had threatened legal action over the uncertainty. According to the producers, Amazon warned them on December 31 that it could sue if a clear release date was not communicated, as the film was originally slated for a January 9, 2026 theatrical release. The delay occurred after the CBFC referred the film to a revising committee following a complaint, creating last-minute confusion. The issue was highlighted during court proceedings, where the High Court has since reserved its order, while no formal lawsuit has been filed by Amazon so far.
A fan @Trends000024 posted on X, "Even if a high court order in favour of JN, CBFC will move to SC and eventually it will get delayed. I believe Jana nayagan could follow a unique and meaningful release strategy with a theatrical release overseas and a direct Amazon Prime release in India. Vijay anna could make this even more special by enabling 500–1000 underprivileged fans, who deeply admire him, to travel abroad and witness the film’s overseas release. Moreover, Nepal and Bhutan allow Indians to travel without a passport, making them ideal locations for such an initiative. .@actorvijay @KvnProductions."
During the hearing, the CBFC’s lawyer, as quoted by HT, said the producers were informed on January 6 that Jana Nayagan had been referred to a revising committee, despite earlier communication indicating a decision had been made. The counsel also argued there was no time to file a counter before the matter came up on January 7 before a single judge, and questioned why the makers, who claimed a Rs 500 crore investment, announced a release date without first securing CBFC certification.
X user @Air_Veteran_ shared, "I was following the Madras HC proceedings in the CBFC vs Jana Nayagan case. I observed two main points. CBFC is arguing for the removal of portions involving the armed forces. However, the Jana Nayagan team says they have already cut the scenes objected to earlier, and now CBFC wants those same portions included again just to remove them, which is a futile act. What do you make of this? #tvkvijay #jananayagancensor."
As per the latest update on the case, Madras High Court, however, observed that financial investment or release plans could not be grounds for seeking relief. The division bench also noted that the single judge, who had earlier directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate to Jana Nayagan, had "failed to examine" the case in depth.
On Tuesday, After the Madras High Court raised concern over release date announcement without securing a censor certificate, the makers of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan informed the High Court that announcing a film’s release date before obtaining a censor certificate is a common industry practice, citing Dhurandhar 2, which has already announced a March 19 release without certification. This argument was made while responding to concerns over the delay in Jana Nayagan’s certification by the CBFC.
User @ZorathValiant said via X, "At this rate, the 2026 elections will be over and the new government will be sworn in before #jananayagan even leaves the courtroom."
User @sidhuwrites wrote on X, "#jananayagan - The worry continues as the court verdict is postponed to a later date. This is disheartening for the fans!"
User @realpvarma said via X, "Timing-wise, mid-feb is the good spot. It allows clarity on overseas rights, avoids peak election noise, and keeps gulf markets stable. any delay beyond that complicates both revenue flow and narrative control around the release #jananayagan."
A post by @Sugumar_Tweetz read, "Many learned how the court functions in real time and what the abbreviations ASG and CJ mean. Never before have we followed live court hearing commentary so closely for any case or any movie. #jananayagan is truly exceptional. This proves the kind of impact #thalapathyvijay can create through himself, his films and his fans. Expecting a lot of change in 2026."
During a hearing at the Madras High Court on Tuesday, senior advocate Satish Parasaran, appearing for KVN Productions, the makers of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, referred to Dhurandhar 2 after the court questioned the production house for announcing the film’s release date before obtaining a censor certificate. Parasaran argued that it is common practice for producers to declare release dates ahead of certification, citing Dhurandhar 2, which is already slated for release on March 19. "In 22 countries, we have received approval. It's not a practice to wait for certificate to announce release date. If you see Bollywood, they have already announced Dhurandhar 2," he said.
User @GVijayasaravan1 posted on X, "If #jananayagan releases before election, it is good for his film career @actorvijay. If #jananayagan is not releasing before election, then it is good for his political career as it could bring in some sympathy votes #jananayagancensor."
User @MersalHari_VJ shared on X, "The wait continues! Today’s hearing on the #jananayagan CBFC case in Chennai High Court ended with the order RESERVED. Fans eagerly waiting for the green signal to witness Thalapathy on big screens! Hope for positive news soon."
Although the court heard the matter in detail today, the Division Bench reserved its order, and the date of pronouncement has not yet been announced.
In yet another setback for director H Vinoth's 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, a division bench of the Madras High Court, headed by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, reserved its order in the appeal filed by the CBFC. Read full report here
Mentioning that a member of the board can file a grievance at a later point after watching a movie, ASG Sundaresan said that there was also a complaint that the Armed Forces were not shown properly in the film. Pointing out that certain protocols must be followed during the depiction of the Armed Forces, he stated that an exact analysis of this might not be possible for the committee alone and would therefore require the assistance of an expert. "Whether the complaint is proper is to be decided by the chairperson," he stated.
Stating that the movie received certification in 22 countries, the advocate for Team Jana Nayagan pointed out that the makers of Durandhar have already announced a sequel to the movie.
Pointing out that all dates and records he presented are from the CBFC's website, senior advocate Satish Parasaran emphasised that the member who raised an objection later was required to provide his opinion after viewing the movie. "Even his subsequent opinion, it has been taken care of already through incisions," he added. When the ASG mentioned that the decision to send the movie to a revising committee was made on December 29 and that a communication regarding this was sent to the producer on January 5 via email, followed by its upload on the e-cinepraman website on January 6, Parasaran clarified that this was merely a communication and "not the order."
Parasaran has informed the High Court that on December 31, 2025, streaming giant Amazon notified the movie's producers that they would pursue legal action if there was no clarity regarding the release date.
Pointing out that the complaint has sought the deletion of those scenes which have already been excised, senior advocate Satish Parasaran, appearing for the movie's makers, claimed that the CBFC now wants Team Jana Nayagan to reintroduce those already-deleted portions, submit the movie as it was before, and then expunge the same scenes again. He called the entire step an "empty exercise."
When the court asked the ASG to show it the decision by the chairman, the former maintained that that was not among the submissions. He noted that it will be uploaded to the e-cinepraman website and that a copy of it was given to the single judge. "The communication is from CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi to the regional officer Balamurugan," he said. Hearing this, the CJ asked, "Where is this letter? The matter has travelled from the writ court to the appeal court, but no one has seen this document."
When senior advocate Satish Parasaran pointed out that even the ASG would not contest that the case had to be heard that day itself, the CJ maintained that "it had to be heard because you created an urgency." The lawyer further claimed that the members of the examining committee could never become the complainant as per the rules.
Senior advocate Satish Parasaran has informed the Madras High Court that the January 5 intimation from the CBFC said that the movie was being sent to a revising committee "based on a complaint alleging that religious sentiments were hurt." He also pointed out that the certificate is to be issued within two days of communication as per the rules.
Pointing out that the board can send a movie to a revising committee even after tentative communication, the ASG said that the decision-making process is complete only when the certificate is granted. Even after the issuance of a certificate, the ASG said, "if there is any difference in the movie that is being shown or any other irregularity, it can be revoked." He has concluded his arguments.
During the proceedings, the court asked the ASG whether there was any provision mandating that the revising committee decide within a stipulated time frame. In response, the ASG said it must be done within 20 days. "So, if there was no case, the revising committee would have been formed on January 6, and by January 26, it would have been done," the CJ asked, to which the ASG replied, "If nothing came in between, it would have been done by January 26."
As he continued his arguments, ASG Sundaresan explained to the High Court the procedure for sending a movie to the revising committee. He further maintained that a film can be sent to a second revising committee if needed.
The Madras High Court has resumed hearing an appeal filed by the CBFC challenging a single judge's order directing it to immediately grant a U/A 16+ certificate to director H Vinoth’s 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan. Although ASG Sundaresan had earlier completed presenting his arguments, the court said that he could continue arguing on the merits also. Afterwards, senior advocate Satish Parasaran, appearing for KVN Productions, will present his arguments.
As senior advocate Satish Parasaran, appearing for KVN Productions, which has bankrolled Jana Nayagan, is set to begin arguing his case, all eyes are now on the Madras High Court as it aims to decide on the matter today itself.
The bench has returned after arguments will continue post the lunch break in the Jana Nayagan case. The court will give decision today regarding the delay in Vijay's film getting requisite CBFC certification.
Before ASG concluded his arguments, he said there are primarily two points they want to raise: one, they were not given time to file counter. Second, the communication dated 6/1 was not challenged.
The High Court has said that it will hear the producers' arguments post lunch. Mentioning that the Supreme Court has asked the HC to try to complete the case today itself, the CJ stated that the bench will hear all arguments and render a decision. The court has adjourned for lunch.
Mentioning that the communication regarding sending the movie to a revising committee was uploaded on the e-cinepraman website, the ASG informed the High Court that this, too, was quashed in the earlier proceedings. He further took the court through the single judge's observation that the CBFC chairperson's decision was without jurisdiction. When the CJ pointed out that the single judge was trying to maintain that what is not sought can also be granted by the court, the ASG cited a Supreme Court case wherein it said the court cannot grant reliefs that have not been prayed for. While concluding his arguments, the ASG reiterated that he and the CBFC were not given time to file a counter, and the January 6 communication was not challenged.
During the hearing, ASG Sundaresan revealed that the producers of Jana Nayagan have claimed they invested Rs 500 crore in the movie.
The Madras High Court is currently hearing the Jana Nayagan case. During the proceedings, ASG Sundaresan, appearing for the CBFC, maintained that the producers of the movie should not have decided the release date beforehand. "In the present case, the producers decided to release the movie on a particular day and then argued that if more time is granted, they would suffer as they have invested Rs 500 crore. A reasonable time should have been given to me to respond based on facts and law," he reportedly stated.
When the CJ asked if the advisory panel was not the same as the board, but constituted to assist the board, since it might not be possible to examine movies from all over the country, the ASG attested to the same. When the ASG stated that the communication letter was issued to the producers by the advisory panel, the CJ asked who had actually watched the movie and whether they were members of the board. The ASG maintained that they were members of the examining committee, who are part of the advisory panel, and stated that the movie was watched by the examining committee.
During the hearing, ASG Sundaresan pointed out that the examining committee's decision to issue 14 cuts after watching the movie was only an interim one and not a final decision. Now, he said, the movie's makers are demanding certification simply because they carried out the previously mandated 14 incisions, although the board had already issued an official communication stating that it had received a complaint. The board had also asked the regional office to put the proceedings on hold.
Pointing out that after the communication on December 22, there was a fresh communication from the CBFC's part on January 5, informing the makers that the earlier decision had been put on hold and that the board was sending the movie for review, ASG Sundaresan maintained that this was not challenged before the court.
A division bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, is hearing the matter now. While Additional Solicitor General (ASG) ARL Sundaresan is appearing for CBFC, senior advocate Satish Parasaran is appearing for KVN Productions, which has bankrolled the movie.
Following the postponement of Jana Nayagan's release, the political action drama's producer, Venkat K Narayana of KVN Productions, released a video statement, revealing the chain of events. "The film was submitted to the CBFC on December 18, 2025, and was viewed by the examining committee. On December 22, 2025, we received an email stating the film would be granted a U/A 16+ certificate, subject to a few changes. We incorporated the suggested changes and resubmitted the film," he reportedly said.
"A few days before our planned release, on January 5, 2026, we were informed that the film had been referred to the revising committee based on one complaint. With time running out to approach the revising committee and without knowing who the complainant was, we approached the honourable High Court," he added.
Venkat stated, "This has been an extremely emotional and difficult moment for everyone who has poured their heart, soul, and years of hard work into this film. Above all, we firmly believe that Thalapathy Vijay sir deserves the farewell he has earned through decades of love from his fans."
Reacting to the delay in Jana Nayagan receiving CBFC certification, director-screenwriter R Ajay Gnanamuthu, known for helming Demonte Colony movies, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) a few weeks back, "Absolute misuse of power. Any film is not just about one person; it has hundreds and hundreds of people's efforts, and money involved for a film to reach the screens. All strength to the team. It's Thalapathy's film and his farewell film and we will celebrate it like never before whenever it releases!! Thalaivan padam eppo release oh appo theatre Pakkam poren!!"
Reacting to the Jana Nayagan controversy, actor Jason Shah, who plays a key role in the political action drama, told SCREEN: "I was really excited that the film was releasing on the 9th. I am not 100 per cent sure about the certification as to what goes on. I have never actually fully understood the process; it's not my department."
He added, "But religion and politics always have something to do with movies. Whoever is voted in as the ruling party they have been given the country in their hands to decide what happens. Your voting causes these kinds of decisions, so if you have done that, then also sit back and be happy." Read Full Interview Here
The makers of Jana Nayagan faced almost Rs 50 crore in losses after the Vijay-starrer was postponed at the last minute. As per reports, BookMyShow had to initiate the largest refund ever after the film was postponed two days before release. As per India Today, the overall losses amounted to Rs 50 crore. Ticket bookings for the film were opened in select Indian theatres and in the international market. The film had also received clearance from the UK certification body.
The hearing in an appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) challenging a single judge's order directing it to immediately grant a U/A 16+ certificate to director H Vinoth's 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan has been delayed as the Madras High Court is currently hearing another case.
One of the most popular stars in the country at the moment, 'Thalapathy' Vijay's biggest hit thus far is Leo, helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, which minted Rs 605.9 crore worldwide against a budget of Rs 250 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. It ranks as the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of all time, behind director S Shankar's Rajinikanth-starrer 2.0 (Rs 691 crore).
Following the underperformance of 'Thalapathy' Vijay's previous movie, director Venkat Prabhu's The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), which managed to earn only Rs 457 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, against a reported budget of Rs 400 crore, fans and well-wishers of the Tamil star had been eagerly looking forward to Jana Nayagan's release, hopeful that this would become a bona fide blockbuster. With the latest controversies, the hype for the political action drama has only increased.
Amid the Jana Nayagan controversy, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reportedly questioned Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and Tamil star 'Thalapathy' Vijay for over six hours on Monday, January 19, at its headquarters in New Delhi for the second time in connection with the Karur stampede case.
Amid the Jana Nayagan controversy, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Prasoon Joshi was quizzed by the media recently about Vijay's final film and the delay in the movie receiving certification. During a conversation with India Today, Prasoon refused to speak about the issue and said that the matter was sub judice. Read More
Although the movie was submitted to the CBFC for certification only on December 18, 2025, the makers of Jana Nayagan announced its release date several months earlier. On March 24, 2025, Team Jana Nayagan, including Vijay, unveiled a new poster for the movie and announced that the political action drama will hit the screens worldwide on January 9, 2026, as a Pongal release.
After receiving a setback from the Madras High Court, the movie's producers, KVN Productions, moved the Supreme Court on January 12 and filed an appeal against the HC division bench's order. However, the apex court refused to entertain the plea. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih also questioned the pace at which the High Court single bench disposed of the matter initially within one day. It further asked the High Court to decide the plea on January 20 itself.
"We would welcome all judges to dispose of matters within a day or two of their filing. But this should happen in all cases. This is a blistering pace with which the matter was disposed of. The matter was filed on January 6 and decided on 7th. When the matter is fixed for hearing before the division bench on January 20th, they have a right of appeal," Justice Dipankar Datta reportedly observed.
The Madras High Court is all set to resume hearing an appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), challenging a single judge's order directing it to immediately grant a U/A 16+ certificate to director H Vinoth's 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan. A bench of High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan will hear the appeal on Tuesday, January 20. The hearing is reportedly scheduled to begin at 11.30 am.
Although the movie has yet to receive an official release date, director H Vinoth's 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan remains one of the most — if not the most — anticipated films of the year. Interestingly, the political action drama has achieved a significant feat by clocking over one million 'interests' on the online entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow, suggesting that its opening day collection will be extraordinary.
Even before Jana Nayagan found itself caught in the middle of a legal battle, the political action drama was embroiled in controversy after a section of 'Thalapathy' Vijay's fans began targeting director Sudha Kongara and actor Sivakarthikeyan for planning to release their Parasakthi alongside Jana Nayagan. Although the simultaneous release of multiple films is pretty common during festival seasons such as Pongal, Vijay's fans felt the release of Parasakthi would affect Jana Nayagan's overall box-office performance, prompting them to launch a smear campaign against it.
Now, Sudha herself has stepped forward, condemning the prolonged denial of certification for Jana Nayagan. She also called herself the "biggest Vijay fan." In conversation with India Today, she said, "I love Vijay, probably I am his biggest fan, and there is no two ways about it. Because I have met him and told him the same. We were at one point supposed to do a film together. That did not pan out due to various reasons."
Sudha added, "Now all this that is happening, where his film was supposed to come with us... at the audio launch of Parasakthi, the first thing I said was that I will watch my film 200 times, but FDFS I will go watch Vijay's film. I wanted the film to be released so badly. What happened to Jana Nayagan, where just two days before release, the censors held you back... it should not happen to any film. It was never our intention to compete with his film. How do you compete with the biggest star in the country? You cannot."
Had 'Thalapathy' Vijay received — or director H Vinoth managed to create — something like S Shankar's Rajinikanth-starrer Sivaji: The Boss (2007), where every frame was built around and deeply rooted in Rajinism, it would have been the perfect goodbye for the star. Can Jana Nayagan be a worthy alternative? Read the most recent edition of SCREEN film critic Anandu Suresh's Cinema Anatomy column for his take on why Vijay’s fans feel that Jana Nayagan may not have all that's required for them to celebrate the superstar to the fullest.
While the release of 'Thalapathy' Vijay's Jana Nayagan continues to hang in the balance, legendary cinematographer-director PC Sreeram has stepped forward to denounce the inordinate delay in the movie receiving certification. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, "The might of the Indian state is fighting over one cinema. What a disgrace. #jananayagan."
In a separate post, he clarified that his remarks weren't only about the Vijay-starrer but rather a critique of the general "misuse of government agencies." The National Award-winning cinematographer noted, "My tweets about Jana Nayagan is not about one film, but the future misuse of government agencies in all aspects, which threatens democracy, be it state government or central government. This is the land of Mahatma Gandhi, not Donald Trump."
Although Jana Nayagan initially received relief from Justice PT Asha of the Madras High Court on January 9, when she directed the CBFC to immediately grant a U/A 16+ certificate to the movie, the makers' happiness was short-lived as a division bench, headed by High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, stayed the single judge's order.
While the makers subsequently approached the Supreme Court against this order, it refused to entertain the plea and asked the Madras High Court to decide on the matter on January 20. Here's a timeline of all that's happened so far as the Madras HC is gearing up to hear the makers' plea again.
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Although director H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan has been making headlines since day one, it hasn't been for the best of reasons for the past few weeks. Billed as 'Thalapathy' Vijay's final film before his full-fledged political entry, the political action drama has been mired in controversies since early this month after it failed to receive a green signal from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on time, affecting its previously announced release date of January 9.
Now, the Madras High Court is set to resume hearings in the Jana Nayagan case, and all eyes are back on the film to see if it will finally receive legal relief, paving the way for its much-anticipated release. As the Supreme Court has asked the High Court to decide the case on Tuesday, January 20, itself, the makers of the movie and fans of the star are hopeful that the tide will turn in their favour today.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates regarding the case hearing.
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