Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date Postponed Live Updates: Vijay's final film not to release till January 21.The Madras High Court has temporarily stayed its earlier order, which directed the Central Board of Film Certification to issue a U/A certificate for Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan. After a single bench ruled in favour of the film on Friday morning, the Additional Solicitor General, representing the CBFC, made an urgent mention before the Chief Justice of the HC, seeking a hearing of the writ appeal against the earlier order.
During the hearing, the CJ remarked that the movie’s makers should have waited for the CBFC’s certificate before announcing the release date. After temporarily staying the single judge’s order, the court said the matter will now be heard on January 21 after the Pongal holidays. The film was previously scheduled for a worldwide release on January 9, but was postponed on January 7 after the makers were not granted a certificate by the CBFC.
Previously, the film was screened for an examining committee of five members on December 19. The committee recommended 27 cuts, following which, the film could be granted a U/A certificate. Later, one member from the examining committee wrote to the CBFC chairperson claiming that their objections had not been appropriately addressed. After this complaint, the chairperson referred the film to a revising committee.
Now that the court has ruled in favour of the makers, it is yet to be seen when the film will hit the theatres. The makers had previously claimed that the production house had invested close to Rs 500 crore in the film and were betting big on the Pongal weekend.
Jana Nayagan is being touted as Vijay’s last film as the actor is planning to enter politics with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). An audio launch for the film was held in Malaysia a few weeks ago. Directed by H Vinoth, the film also stars Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin tweeted, “Along with the CBI, ED, and Income Tax Department, the Censor Board has also become a new weapon of the Union BJP government. Strong condemnation!”
X user @_balajihere opined, "BIG POLITICAL GAME #jananayagan. The film 'Jananaayagan' was made with the legislative assembly elections as its focus. All the political parties have ganged up to stall this film before the elections and thus cripple Vijay's political ambitions. They will try to drag out the 'Jananaayagan' film case until February. If the election date is announced, they will further postpone the film, citing the presence of political dialogues as the reason. Either he should join the alliance, or Vijay's political career must be thwarted; this is the plan of the BJP and AIADMK."
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma shared a long note on X which read, "CENSOR BOARD is OUTDATED. Not in the context of just @Actor_Vijay‘s #jananayagan ‘s censor issues but in an overall manner, it is truly foolish to think that the censor board is still relevant today. It has long outlived it’s purpose, but it’s being kept alive out of laziness to debate it’s relevance now , and it is the film industry as a whole which is mainly responsible for this. We live in a time where a 12-year old with a phone can watch a terrorist execution filmed on a GoPro, a 9-year-old can stumble upon hardcore porn, and a bored retiree can binge extremist propaganda, indulge in conspiracy theories , from anywhere in the world, uncut, uncensored, algorithmically pushed. All of it is available instantly, anonymously, and without a gatekeeper. At the same time, everybody in every wake of society speak in abusive language from new channels to YouTubers and from other apps ..If you quote that age old belief that cinema is a powerful medium , don’t ignore the fact that the social media has far more reach than cinema .and it is full of political venom, communal poison, character assassinations, live, uncensored shouting matches in the name of debates. And in this reality, for the honourable censor board to believe that cutting a word in a film, trimming a shot, or blurring a cigarette will 'protect society' is a Joke."
He continued, "The censor board was born in an era of scarcity when images were rare, access was limited, and the state controlled the media . Cinema halls were crowd points. Newspapers had editors. Television had schedules. Control made sense then. But today, any form of a control is impossible because no one can no longer decide what people should or should not see. In such times as now, censorship doesn’t prevent exposure… it only insults the viewers. We are supposed to have smartness to decide who should rule us but not what we want to see or hear??? What the censor board actually does now is not protection, but only theatrics . It’s a ritual of authority in Oscar worthy performances where scissors replace thinking, and moral pretence moves around in a disguise called responsibility. The same society that freely scrolls through graphic violence on social media suddenly becomes “concerned” when a filmmaker shows something in a theatre. This hypocrisy is dangerous."
The filmmaker further wrote, "Censorship assumes people are children forever as if they aren’t even aware what all things children have access to? Cinema is not meant to be a classroom where lessons are taught . They are mirrors , view points , expressions and opinions meant to entertain. The job of the authorities is not to edit or cut them out, but to trust citizens enough to decide for themselves ,which is the main point of freedom of speech and expression, guaranteed under the constitution. If the argument is think of the children or adults who are like children, it takes very less intelligence to understand that they cannot be protected by blunt scissors wielded by committees, whose own personal tastes pass off as public morality also not to forget their bias and agendas. Age classification makes sense. Warnings of the content makes sense. Censorship does not."
RGV concluded, "Continuing to defend the relevance of the censor board today is like insisting on a watchman for a building whose walls have already been broken and everyone can see what’s inside. The world has already moved on to so many platforms which are unfiltered and unsupervised and so the painful question is whether the authorities have the courage to admit that they are obsolete, and more than that, whether we as a film industry collectively have the will to question them on the same. So instead of raising this topic once in a while over a particular film , the fight should be with that particular system of thinking which created the censor board."
User @prathappugal took to X and wrote, "Jananayagan issue feels more political than creative. A Vijay film always faces scrutiny earlier CBFC submission could’ve avoided delays. Still rooting for Vijay and the film. #jananayagan #vijay
User @funny_raja02 said via X, "Jana Nayagan isn’t trending because of promotions. It’s trending because people are fighting to watch it. From theatres to courtrooms — this film refuses to stay silent. The roar is inevitable. @actorvijay."
User @ys373526 tweeted, "As a Vijay sir fan and a cinema lover Jana Nayagan’s delay hurts badly. But the celebrations are only postponed. Kaathiruppom. #jananayagan."
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala opined, "Better for Team #jananayagan to pull out of court process and submit to revising committee..They will get the censor certificate sooner."
User @shynu_mash posted on X, "Tamil cinema is witnessing the best ever marketing campaign done for a film but not by the production house. #jananayagan @actorvijay."
Actress Kasturi wrote on X, "Jana Nayagan—who gave the idea to drag an issue that should have been completed within a week after re-examination into a court case? Now, Loss — to the producer. Disappointment — to the fans. Blame — on the BJP. Profit — 0. Even for this, will you remain silent, Vijay (Thalapathy Vijay), sir?”
User @sparkxxx_ shared on X, "YES, YOU CAN DELAY IT. POSTPONE IT. YOU CAN TRY TO BLOCK THE WAY. but you can NEVER stop the roar that is coming. When the movie comes out, the sound will be huge. You cannot stop a storm!!! The calendar doesn't decide, the festival begins the moment #jananayagan is released."
A tweet by user @TamilMindset09 read, "One thing is for sure #jananayagan’s release is definitely not going to be easy. I don’t think this case will end anytime soon. It will most likely end up in the Supreme Court."
Film producer G Dhananjheyan took to X and wrote, "The battle for #thalapathyvijay’s #jananayagan release will continue next week in Supreme Court. Very sad and challenging times. This entire legal fight for the release of a film is going to create history in Indian Cinema & Politics."
In a significant setback for director H Vinoth's 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, a division bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, has issued a "temporary stay" against the order passed by a single bench earlier on Friday (January 9) morning, directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate to the movie immediately. The court has posted the matter to January 21 after Pongal holidays.
A division bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, is currently hearing the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) writ appeal against the order passed by a single bench earlier today, directing the board to grant a U/A certificate to Jana Nayagan immediately. During the hearing, the court asked, "What was the urgency that the respondent (Board) was asked to respond to the plea and the matter was decided within two days?" The CJ further noted, "You (the movie's makers) are creating an urgency and putting pressure on the court."
Journalist Mohamed Imranullah S posted on X, "#madrashighcourt CJ is now hearing the last case in his list for the day. After this, he will take up the appeal against #jananayagan."
Journalist Mohamed Imranullah S shared via X, "Senior Counsel Mukul Rohatgi from Delhi is expected to appear for KVN Productions LLP to oppose CBFC's writ appeal against single judge's order to grant U/A 16+ certificate to #jananayagan."
Talking about Parasakthi and Jana Nayagan, X user @Vasudha156 shared via X, "One film gets a clean green signal, the other is dragged through hurdle after hurdle. Both are political films so let’s not pretend this is just “process”. This looks like power and politics at play."
Film producer G Dhananjheyan shared via X, "Clear message to all South Cinema Producers and Directors: If your film in any way in conflict with the authorities controlling CBFC, apply for censor at least 45 -60 days in advance (release date), provide for revising committee timeframe and do not announce release date without censor certificate. Follow Hindi film industry and get the film censored much in advance. Else have to face the powers who will go to any extent to stop your film’s release. Tough times ahead for big budget films unless the actors & directors of such films are in the good books of the controlling authorities #jananayagan #parasakthi."
X user @lazypanda6969 shared s reaction on the whole Jana Nayagan delay case and posted, "Government is afraid of talapathy Jana nayagan doesn't incite religious sentiments it simply stands against the political system It's thalapathy vs the hatemongers @actorvijay @KvnProductions we will still break records Wait for thalapathy."
Tamil music director, singer and actor GV Prakash Kumar, who has composed the music of Parasakthi, shared via X, "#jananayagan will cross all hurdles and create the magic on screen soon … the release date will be a festival for all the fans."
The ASG representing the Central Board of Film Certification told CJ Manindra Mohan Shrivastava that the board was not given time to file the counter as the petition was heard in two days. The CJ has now said that they will "take up" the matter at 3:30 pm, if the file comes by them.
After the Madras High Court's order for U/A certification of actor Vijay's movie Jana Nayagan in Chennai, TVK-affiliated lawyers celebrated by distributing sweets. The fans were also seen celebrating with slogans that this is a victory for democracy.
Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated final film Jana Nayagan may hit theatres on January 14. On Friday, the film’s distributors hinted that the film may eye January 14 to release, days after its originally scheduled January 9 release was deferred. The postponement came as the film was yet to receive its censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), despite the application being submitted over a month ago. According to SSR Entertainments, the Kerala distributors of Jana Nayagan, the new target date is January 14, though an official confirmation from the producers, KVN Productions, is still awaited.
After the buzz around Jana Nayagan, Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film Parasakthi has also officially cleared the Censor Board. The Central Board of Film Certification has handed the movie a U/A 16+ certificate, just in time for its January 10 release.
The CBFC has filed an appeal against Madras HC order to issue UA certification to Jana Nayagan. The Chief Justice said if the writ appeal is filed today, it might be addressed today as well. The CBFC said the film had used emblems related to the armed forces, and they should be consulted by experts among the reasons for the appeal.
Reacting to the certification news, a fan @sharadverma6306 posted on X, "Fans calm. Confidence loud. Jana Nayagan loading with unstoppable force #jananayagan #madrashighcourt #thalapathyvijay."
After the Madras HC ordered CBFC to issue a censor certificate to Vijay's Jana Nayagan, the Additional Solicitor General made an urgent mention before the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, seeking an early hearing of a writ appeal against Justice Asha’s ruling. The Chief Justice indicated that the request would be considered, with the appeal likely to be taken up later on Friday or on Monday.
A fan @athirubanmp posted on X, "Even with the #jananayagan U/A certificate coming through today, an overseas release on 14/15 Jan is unrealistic — barely 20% of previous screens can be secured on such short notice. 23 Jan is the best window: no Hollywood clashes, time to program properly, and room for IMAX."
Not just Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan but uncertainty surrounds Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi release as well, as per reports. The film is facing certification hurdles with the CBFC, as per PTI. The lack of clarity over its clearance has raised questions about whether the film will meet its scheduled release date on January 10. Filmmaker Sudha Kongara, who directed Parasakthi, had earlier spoken positively about her experience with the censor board. In a conversation with Galatta Plus, she praised the CBFC’s approach, describing it as fair and democratic based on her interactions. READ MORE
KVN Productions approached the court after the film failed to obtain a certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), despite submission over a month ago. On December 19, the board suggested cut and muted dialogues.
The court said in its verdict, "After reviewing the records, the court found it clear that the complainant’s grievance appears to be an afterthought. The Court held that the Chairperson’s exercise of power was without jurisdiction, as his authority to seek a review stood exhausted once he, on behalf of the Committee, informed that a UA certificate would be granted subject to cuts."
Actor Jiiva posted on X earlier, "When the wait gets longer, the impact gets bigger. Always beside you, today and every day #thalapathy @actorvijayna. You are truly our Janangalin Nayagan ❤️ We are coming - Delayed but not defeated! #jananayagan."
A fan @imranhindu shared, "Great news for @actorvijay fans! Justice PT Asha of #madrashighcourt directs CBFC to issue U/A 16+ certificate for #jananayagan."
Madras High Court has directed CBFC to issue "UA" certificate for Vijay starrer forthwith, reported LiveLaw.
The Vijay film Jana Nayagan's digital rights for its Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada versions have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video for Rs 121 crore (US$14 million), marking the highest-ever digital deal for a Tamil film, as per OTT PLay. The streaming rights were sold at a record price in March 2025, even as the Indian streaming market continues to face a downturn. Meanwhile, the Hindi version of the film will be made available for digital streaming only after completing an eight-week theatrical run. In addition, the satellite rights have been secured by Zee Tamil for Rs 64 crore (US$7.6 million), setting a new benchmark as the most expensive satellite deal for a Tamil film.
Ram Muthuram Cinemas shared via X, "Dear Lovable #thalapathyfans, We understand how difficult the situation is right now. To bring a smile and keep the spirits high, we’ve decided to screen #mersal tomorrow exclusively at #ramcinemas as a small token of love for @actorvijay and his incredible fans ❤️ Let’s keep the momentum going!"
Actor Jai took to X to post, "Obstacles are always piling up to stop you.. Breaking through them and arriving is nothing new for you—just your usual way!! Like everyone else, as a fan as a little brother I’m waiting for the day you come as a people’s hero, calling it Pongal, anna… @actorvijay #jananayagan #pongalpostponed."
A fan @satyajitch0611 shared a photo of Vijay's film Jana Nayagan ad in today's newspaper that reads, "In Cinemas SOON!". He added, "Fans are buzzing, and today’s verdict is expected to be positive! The hype is real - get ready for a blockbuster experience. #jananayagan."
X user @Arpietkmalpani shared, "Dear @actorvijay Anna, setbacks have never stopped you. You've crossed bigger storms than this. You are a warrior on and Off Camera. This time will pass the real Thiruvizha begins on the day #jananayagan releases."
The Vijay's final film was first submitted to the CBFC on December 18. Following objections, the makers reportedly made around 27 cuts and resubmitted the film on December 22. But, the certificate was not issued.
As Jana Nayagan faced release hurdles, many members of the Tamil film industry, including prominent actors and filmmakers, extended solidarity to actor-turned-politician Vijay as the release of his much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan faced last-minute hurdles.
Another big budget Tamil film, Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, is also being held up over censor clearance. The release of Parasakthi, slated to follow Vijay's Jana Nayagan on Pongal, has reportedly been held up due to delays in obtaining certification from CBFC, triggering wider concern within the Tamil film industry about the censor process. As per a report by PTI, the industry sources said that the film, a big-budget production expected to open a day after Jana Nayagan on January 10, had not received clearance from the board as of Thursday evening.
X page @indiadailybot posted, "Breaking! Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release hangs in the balance! Madras High Court to decide its fate today amid censorship issues. Will it hit screens as planned?"
According to reports, The Madras High Court will deliver its verdict on the Jana Nayagan censor case on January 9 at 10:30 am.
Actor Harish Kalyan tweeted, "As a Vijay sir fan and a cinema lover Jananayagan’s delay hurts badly. But the celebrations are only postponed. Kaathiruppom. #jananayagan @actorvijay."
User @ashu_thangaraj posted on X, "Heartbroken. @actorvijay Anna.. as a brother I’m standing with you as one among the millions of brothers beside you. You don’t need a date.. you are the opening. Whenever that date is.. Pongal only starts then."
User @sharadverma6306 wrote on X, "A delay can slow the date, never the spirit. The message, the conviction, and the power stay strong. United with the makers and millions of fans — this journey is far from over."
Actor Shaam shared a sketch of Vijay along with the text: "Seen this before. Trust the process. This is just the beginning. THE NAME IS VIJAY 'Always'"
Tamil Nadu-based theatre Ram Muthuram Cinemas posted on X, "Dear Lovable #thalapathyfans, We understand how difficult the situation is right now. To bring a smile and keep the spirits high, we’ve decided to screen #mersal tomorrow exclusively at #ramcinemas as a small token of love for @actorvijay and his incredible fans. Let’s keep the momentum going!"
Actor Nandaa tweeted, "A film is not about one person. These obstacles will only further increase the love, influence, and strength that the people place in Vijay. Jana Nayagan is not just a film. It is an emotional farewell for Thalapathy. My prayers and strength to the entire team of Jana Nayagan. @actorvijay #hvinoth @KvnProductions.”
Anchor Aswath shared on X, "#jananayagan actually gives the real #thalapathy padam release vibes now! But the whole censor thing happening is disheartening and feels unfair ! Waiting for a better release date now. Ana the celebrations are gonna be 10x for sure. With @actorvijay na we stand always."
Actor Jai shared a note on X which read, “Obstacles are always piled up to stop you. Breaking through them and moving forward is nothing new to you—it is simply routine. Like everyone else, as a fan, as a younger brother, I am waiting for the day Jana Nayagan arrives—that day itself will be Pongal, anna. @actorvijay #jananayagan #pongalpostponed.”
Pongal 2026 was expected to be dominated by Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. However, the delay in the censor certification has pushed Jana Nayagan away from its planned January 9 release, effectively clearing the field for Siva Karthikeyan’s Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara. The political action drama, made on an estimated budget of Rs 142 crore, now stands to emerge as the primary Pongal attraction. Read More Here.
User @pudiharicharan posted on X, "Goes without saying but understand the more anyone tries to delay/push the release of #jananayagan for whatever reasons, it’ll hugely benefit the film and #thalapathy. It’ll only build more and more excitement."
Film producer G Dhananjheyan said via X, "Tamil & Telugu cinema industries require freedom in 2026 from:
1. Censor related delays and issues. This last minute issuance is a big pain to open ticket bookings. Producers also must apply for censor one month prior to release date.
2. Animal welfare board approval delays. Must be received within a week.
2. Show time approvals (extra show) for each film through a Govt. Order must be removed. 9 am to 2 pm any number of shows possible must be permitted to theatres.
3. Ticket price approvals in Telugu industry (for each film Telugu industry is waiting for ticket price increase approvals delaying ticket booking ) - must fix a upper limit for all centres and allow theaters to fix prices within that for weekends and week days. Not suggesting this for Tamil Cinema as it’s standard at ₹190/- maximum and audience are used to that now.
Hope we see some changes in the above if not all."
Film producer G Dhananjheyan took to X and wrote, "#jananayagan - postponement makes me very sad and it’s a huge loss to Tamil Cinema. Been tracking the court arguments minute by minute till its end and feel sad about how this issue got dragged in legal & procedural requirements, leading to delay in releasing the film as planned. The worldwide box office loss this weekend cannot be compensated at all. The film was about to create box office history."
Actor Aegan tweeted, "As #ak fan and a true lover of cinema, eagerly waiting for our #thalapathy’s #jananayagan! Eppo varudho aniku festival dhaan."
Actor Kathir took to his Instagram Stories and wrote, "Delays don’t weaken the storm. It will hit harder!! Now & forever we are with you na. @actorvijay #jananayagan."
Vijay’s fans have been left deeply disappointed by the last-minute postponement of Jana Nayagan. But this is not the first time the star has faced such obstacles. Vijay has repeatedly found himself at the centre of controversies. While Mersal triggered a nationwide debate due to dialogues critical of policies like GST and demonetisation, drawing objections from political leaders, Sarkar too ran into trouble when scenes were perceived as commentary on governance and political freebies, leading to demands for cuts.
A fan @sridivyaoff shared via X, "Using politics to delay a film just to target an actor is shameful. Cinema is built by the hard work of many families and technicians. And no one can bring a man down with power,people and their love matter more. This doesn’t show power, it shows fear. #jananayagan."
Silambarasan TR said via X, "Dear @actorvijay anna, Setbacks have never stopped you. You’ve crossed bigger storms than this. This too shall pass, real Thiruvizha begins on the day #jananayagan releases."
Venkat Prabhu posted on X, "No matter what!! This one is gonna be the BIGGEST farewell in Indian cinema #jananayagan."
Actor Sibi Sathyaraj also lent his support to the film Jana Nayagan and posted on X, "All the events happening around #jananayagan release is setting the perfect stage for a massive success! Confident’a Irunga, nallathe nadakkum! Vetri Nichayam! (folded hands emoji) @actorvijay."
Actor Vijay Team's X page reacted to the delay post by the producers and wrote, "This hurts deeply. Not the postponement, but the reason behind it. We know this wasn’t a choice and we know how much went into #jananayagan. We’ll wait, we’ll stand by you and we’ll celebrate it whenever it arrives."
Actor Shanthnu shared via X, "Heartbroken to see wtv is happening around #jananayagan release. I’m sure everyone , WHOEVER it may be, all the fans and audience will stand by the team of #jananayagan for what is right !!! @actorvijay Anna , as a brother I will stand by you and “We” as an audience and fans stand for the team Pongal starts ONLY with #jananayaganrelease Nalladhe nadakum Vettri Nichayam."
Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj posted on X, "Some Thoughts just as a Lover of CINEMA!! No theatres for an Low budget Indie film #salliyargal Censor delay causing postponement of a Big budget Big Star like Vijay Sir's film #jananayagan slated to release tomorrow...Bookings are yet to open in many centres due to issue of certificate for other Big budget film #parasakthi slated to release day after tomorrow...Tough times for Cinema!! Theatres need to be more supportive for indie low budget films ... Coz Big Satellite & OTT players are not so keen to buy indie films leaving Theatres as only source for revenue for Low budget films.... Not giving theatres for low budget films literally means Killing Cinema !! For Big budget films... The strict timeline rules for Censors (India & Overseas ) is really hard to follow and puts lot of pressure on Filmmakers creative space during Post Production especially when ur doing a Big budget film with release date already announced... With current timeline rules for both Indian and overseas censors , the ideal time for a film to be fully completed is 3 months before release date... Which is Highly impossible for many reasons...This has to be streamlined and shud be made bit easy for Filmmakers... Both from the board the producers and the Stars... Otherwise postponement of Big films on festivals dates will eventually Kill Industry!! Please let's all together in Film fraternity keep aside the Fan wars, Political reasoning , Personal agendas, Hate Campaigns & join together to do something optimistic to Save the ART ... Save Cinema."
Let's X OTT GLOBAL shared via X, "Biggest refund ever in Indian Cinema, Jana Nayagan Created New HISTORY. BookMyShow is refunding over 450,000 tickets. This is happening because the movie JanaNayagan has been postponed (delayed to a later date). It is the first time in India that such a huge number of tickets have been cancelled and paid back at once."
Meyaada Maan (2017) director Rathna Kumar reacted to the delay news of Vijay's film and posted on X, "It’s painful to see big films getting postponed time and again for the past few months (heartbreak emoji). Tamil film industry is in grave danger. Stay Strong @actorvijay sir and Team #jananayagan. You have revived Tamil cinema during covid times. We know you will do it for the One Last time (teary-eyed emoji). Padam enniki release aagutho anniki thaan FESTIVAL."
Filmmaker and screenwriter John, who wrote the dialogues of Rajinikanth-starrer Darbar (2020), also posted on X in Jana Nayagan’s support. His tweet read, "You will rise more stronger @actorvijay."
Actor Ravi Mohan reacted to Vijay's Jana Nayagan's delay and shared via X, "Heartbroken @actorvijay Anna.. as a brother I’m standing with you as one among the millions of brothers beside you. You don’t need a date.. you are the opening. Whenever that date is.. Pongal only starts then. #istandwithvijayanna."
Filmmaker Ajay Gnanamuthu reacted to Jana Nayagan's delay and took to X on Wednesday and wrote, “Absolute misuse of power. Any film is not just about one person, it has hundreds and hundreds of peoples’ efforts, and money involved for a film to reach the screens. All strength to the team, Its a Thalapathys 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!! (sic).”
All Friday screenings of Jana Nayagan scheduled for January 9 at Victory Cinema in Karnataka have been officially cancelled in the wake of the film's postponement. The theatre has confirmed that customers who booked their tickets online will receive automatic refunds to their respective accounts, while those who purchased tickets at the counter can claim their money in person. The cinema shared via X, "All Friday shows (9-Jan-26) of 'Jana Nayagan' at Victory Cinema are cancelled. Online tickets will be immediately refunded to their accounts. Cash tickets will be refunded at the counter from 8-Jan-26 Morning."
Sharing the update on X, the production house KVN Productions wrote, "It is with a heavy heart that we share this update with our valued stakeholders and audiences. The release of Jana Nayagan, eagerly awaited on January 9, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control."
Politician Girish Chodankar shared via X, "Dear @PMOIndia @narendramodi Ji, The controversy surrounding actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' has sparked concerns about the misuse of political power. While political disagreements are understandable, targeting an artist's work is unacceptable. The people of Tamil Nadu will not tolerate censorship of cinemas for political gains. We urge you to ensure that art and entertainment are not used as pawns in political battles. Vijay's film is facing delays due to your pressure on authorities, which is unfair to the producers and fans. Let's keep politics out of art and respect creative freedom. Modi Ji, prove your 56-inch chest claim by taking on POLITICIAN Vijay not ACTOR Vijay.Remember your politics of intimidation won’t work in Tamil Nadu.@INCTamilNadu."
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