Jana Nayagan Makers To Withdraw Petition In Madras High Court After Thalapathy Vijay Film Goes For Review

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Vijay fans have been waiting with bated breaths for the release of his last film -Jana Nayagan, post which he will be transitioning full time into politics. The film has been facing delays with several censor issues. For those unaware, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had previously informed Jana Nayagan makers - KVN Productions - that the film had been referred to a revising committee after a complaint, which eventually led to the film's delay. It seems the film is finally moving on its way to theatrical release.

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan sent to revising committee by censor board

Thalapathy Vijay fans who have been waiting for the movie to release in theatres, can finally hope to witness the movie on big screens. Jana Nayagan has reportedly been referred to the revising committee by the Central Board of Film Certification. A source told India Today that the film, which is currently embroiled in a legal battle in the Madras High Court over its censor certificate, was sent to the committee on Monday, February 9. According to the source, once the certificate is granted, the production house is expected to withdraw its petition from the court. As per a recent update, Jana Nayagan makers have decided on withdrawing writ petition related to the film.

Jana Nayagan makers decide to withdraw writ petition

As per a recent update, Jana Nayagan's makers have decided to withdraw writ petition related to Thalapathy Vijay film. A social media post by agency ANI reads, "KVN Productions has informed the Madras High Court Registry that the production house intends to withdraw the writ petition related to actor Vijay’s film Jananayagan. Advocate Vijayan Subramanian submitted a letter to this effect on behalf of the company."

As per the post, the matter will be listed on February 10, 2026, before Justice P. T. Asha, seeking the court’s permission to formally withdraw the petition.For the unversed, KVN Productions had filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court after a Madras High Court division bench stayed a single judge's order that directed the CBFC to issue a U/A certificate.

What's the controversy around Jana Nayagan's release?

Jana Nayagan, billed as Vijay’s last film before he steps into politics full-time, was initially scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 9, ahead of Pongal. However, just days before its release, the Central Board of Film Certification informed the producers, KVN Productions, that the film had been sent to a revising committee after a complaint was received.The makers challenged the decision in the Madras High Court, which at first ruled in their favour. The court directed the censor board to issue a U/A certificate once the changes suggested by the examining committee were implemented.The CBFC later appealed against this order, following which a division bench of the Madras High Court stayed the single judge’s directive that had asked the board to grant the certificate. The bench listed the matter for further hearing on January 21.

Subsequently, KVN Productions approached the Supreme Court. The case was taken up on January 15, but the apex court declined to grant an urgent hearing and asked the producers to seek relief from the Madras High Court. The High Court later set aside the single judge’s order that had directed the CBFC to issue a censor certificate to the film.

When can fans expect to witness Jana Nayagan release?

Jana Nayagan was originally slated for release on January 9. Reports suggest the delay could impact the film’s prospects, especially with the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections expected to be held in April–May this year. Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan has an ensemble cast featuring Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and more.