User @Invjolt tweeted, "Finally… some movement! Smart move by KVN to avoid more legal loops and get the film to the fans."
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: 'Smart move by KVN'
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date Live Updates: Vijay-starrer will now head to CBFC's revising committeeJana Nayagan Movie Release Date Updates: In a significant move that could potentially clear the way for the release of director H Vinoth’s Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, the producer of the political action drama has approached the Madras High Court to withdraw the writ petition filed against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). In a letter to the High Court registry, KVN Productions, which bankrolled the movie, has expressed its willingness to cooperate with the certification board’s decision to refer Jana Nayagan to a revising committee. The matter is likely to be listed before Justice PT Asha on Tuesday, February 10.
The makers’ decision not to pursue the matter legally anymore comes more than a week after a division bench of the High Court set aside the January 9 order of Justice Asha, directing the CBFC to grant a U/A 16+ certificate to the movie. While sending the matter back to the single judge for fresh consideration on Tuesday, January 27, the division bench, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, observed that principles of natural justice had not been followed in the matter. Pointing out that the certification board was not provided an adequate opportunity to defend its decision to refer the movie to the revising committee, the bench also noted that the complaint against Jana Nayagan was “of a serious nature.”
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During the hearing, KVN Productions stated that all 27 excisions and modifications recommended by the examining committee, which initially watched the movie, had been carried out. However, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) ARL Sundaresan, appearing for the CBFC, informed the court that the complaint expressed concerns that certain scenes could hurt religious sentiments and allegedly portrayed the armed forces improperly. After hearing both sides, the division bench set aside the single judge’s earlier order and sent the matter back to Justice Asha for fresh consideration. Now, once Justice Asha grants permission, the makers of the movie can officially withdraw their petition.
Marking Vijay’s swansong before his full-fledged political entry, Jana Nayagan was initially scheduled to hit the screens on January 9, coinciding with Pongal. However, the producer was forced to postpone the movie indefinitely after it failed to receive relief from the court. The political action drama also features Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Narain in key roles.
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Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: 'Hope this movie gets released as early as possible'
User @Myself_SAP said via X, "Hope this movie gets released earliest as possible before the TN election dates are announced."
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: 'Good to see this matter moving in the right direction'
Reacting to the withdrawal of the writ petition against the CBFC by the makers of Jana Nayagan, user @AbineshWorld shared on X, "Good to see this matter moving in the right direction. Hope the committee brings a fair and clear resolution."
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: 'Jana Nayagan legal battle was well fought'
A post by film producer G Dhananjheyan read, "#jananayagan legal battle was well fought with solid arguments from @lawyervijayan & Team in various courts. Now that the film is out of legal wrangling, the matter is in the hands of #cbfc to clear the film through Revising Committee. I earnestly hope it will be cleared this week, for the film to release on 19th/20th or 26th/27th Feb. With the Producer accepting the cuts and mutes, #cbfc must clear the film with no further hurdles soon. Good job #vijayan sir."
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: 'Smart move by the Jana Nayagan team'
User @anacondaflix posted on X, "Smart move by the #jananayagan team! Here’s hoping #thalapathyvijay overcomes all obstacles and delivers one final blockbuster!"
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: 'The CBFC can now do its job independently and fairly'
Reacting to the withdrawal of the writ petition against the CBFC by the makers of Jana Nayagan, user @realpvarma wrote on X, "it's a welcome step. with legal clarity in place, the CBFC can now do its job independently and fairly. Let the certification process follow due procedure, without noise or speculation. Cinema deserves that much. #jananayagan"
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: Vijay-starrer not releasing on Pongal impacted Tamil Nadu box office
“Pongal was supposed to witness the clash of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi. However, the film’s release was stalled. Vijay’s film could easily have made Rs 150-200 crore in Tamil Nadu alone. Parasakthi made Rs 55 crore in Tamil Nadu. Since there is no projected revenue, the Tamil Nadu box office could have lost almost Rs 100 crore because of Jana Nayagan’s delay,” said trade analyst Ramesh Bala while reflecting on the Vijay-starrer failing to release on Pongal.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: Jana Nayagan makers were warned of legal action by Amazon Prime Video
During the legal proceedings on January 20, the lawyer representing KVN Productions 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. The film's initial release was scheduled for January 9.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: Jana Nayagan producers suffering after multiple delays
Jana Nayagan is said to be Vijay's last film as an actor, before he heads into politics. The actor, in a recent chat with NDTV, expressed, that he "feels bad" for what the producers are going through.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: What will the revising committee do?
Since the 5-member examining committee did not clear Jana Nayagan, CBFC head Prasson Joshi recommended the film to the revising committee. It seems like the makers will now head to the revising committee for certification now. They have previously made the changes demanded by examining committee.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: Why was Jana Nayagan release delayed?
Jana Nayagan was previously scheduled to release on January 9 but after the film failed to secure a certificate, the release was postponed. The producers then approached the Madras HC to intervene and while a single judge bench ordered CBFC to grant the certificate, their lawyers opposed this move. The film is yet to recieve its certificate.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: Madras HC permits Jana Nayagan producers to withdraw petition
Madras HC has permitted the producers of Jana Nayagan, KVN Productions, to withdraw their petition against CBFC. The film will now be heading to CBFC's revising committee for certification.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: Madras HIgh Court to take up KVN Productions' plea
As per latest reports, the Madras High Court will soon take up the plea of KVN Productions regarding delay in Jana Nayagan certification. The matter has been listed for withdrawal.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: Jana Nayagan could head to CBFC's revising committee next
As per reports, the producers of Jana Nayagan have informed the registry at Madras High Court that they wish to withdraw their writ petition against CBFC. If the Madras HC gives them a go ahead, the film will be submitted to CBFC's revising committee.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: What CBFC Chennai Regional Officer said about Jana Nayagan
Previously, there were rumours that KVN Productions had agreed to refer the film to a review committee. At the time, when The Hindu spoke to CBFC Chennai Regional Officer D Balamurali to ask about the same, he said that he was not legally allowed to say anything about the matter. The report quoted him saying, “I don’t have any information. Even if I do have, I cannot reveal it at this stage. All our examination process is confidential. We cannot reveal anything until a certificate is issued. The law prohibits sharing of any such information. Public will get to know only when the film is certified. At that time, we will communicate through our portal.”
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: When will Jana Nayagan release?
Jana Nayagan was initially scheduled for a release on January 9 but since the film failed to get a censor certificate, the release was postponed. The makers are now reportedly planning for a release later this month.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: What time will the petition be heard?
As per reports, the petition would be heard at 10:30 am on Tuesday at Madras HC.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: What will happen to Jana Nayagan now?
On January 27, a division bench of the High Court, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, had set aside Justice Asha’s order from January 9 directing the board to grant a U/A certificate to Jana Nayagan. The division bench maintained that the principles of natural justice had not been followed in the case and sent the matter back for fresh consideration.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: Matter likely to be taken up today by Justice PT Asha
As per ANI, advocate Vijayan Subramanian, representing the film's producers, has submitted a letter to the High Court informing that his client wishes to withdraw the writ petition. Justice PT Asha is likely to take up the matter today. Once the court grants permission, the film can be submitted to CBFC’s revising committee.
Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date LIVE Updates: New update on Jana Nayagan
Producers of Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan have decided to withdraw the writ petition filed against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), challenging its decision to refer the movie to a revising committee.
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