Thalapathy Vijay’s fans are encountering yet another delay in seeing the actor on the silver screen. The release of the actor's last film Jana Nayagan
is being held up due to issues with the CBFC, meaning fans will have to wait a bit longer for Theri re- to hit theaters. The anticipated re-release of his 2016 hit Theri appears to have been postponed, following requests from the producers of upcoming films to prevent a crowded release schedule. This announcement comes as Vijay’s eagerly awaited film Jana Nayagan is also facing legal and certification challenges, adding to the mounting list of delays affecting the actor. Although Theri’s re-release was expected to attract large audiences, logistical issues with other films have compelled producers to rethink the timing.
Thalapathy Vijay's Theri re-release officially delayed?
Thalapathy Vijay's Theri was planned for a re-release on January 23, 2026. However, the producers of Draupathi 2 requested that the date for the film's re-release be postponed. The message stated, "We kindly ask @theVcreations kalaipuli s Thanu sir to assist upcoming teams like ours and delay Thalapathy's #Theri movie release on this 23rd January.. Sir, you have done a lot for new producers and emerging directors.. So please support our #Draupathi2 film for a major release, sir."
Following this, Producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu confirmed the delay on behalf of V Creations through a post on X, stating, “V Creations' main goal is to uplift new directors, quality projects, and emerging producers. With that in mind, the release date for the film 'Theri' will be revealed tomorrow. Thank you.”
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Jana Nayagan encounters CBFC issue
Meanwhile, the producers of Jana Nayagan have taken the matter to the Supreme Court, contesting the Madras High Court’s ruling to stay a previous single-judge order that had favored the film. The High Court had instructed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to withhold the film’s certification, and during the second hearing on January 9, a division bench placed a temporary stay on the order that had directed the CBFC to issue a U/A certificate. The bench also criticized the producers for announcing a release date without obtaining certification, stating that it created a “false sense of urgency.”
Jana Nayagan producer shared video message apologizing to fans
In light of the delay, producer Venkat K. Narayana shared a video message directed at fans, distributors, and exhibitors. He expressed his apologies to those who were looking forward to the film's timely release, emphasizing that the postponement was out of the team's hands. He also highlighted Vijay’s legacy in Tamil cinema, asserting that the actor deserves a proper farewell after years of contributions to the industry.
