Vijay’s Jana Nagayan was supposed to be his last movie before his full-fledged entry into politics. But while Thalapathy has already become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the film is still awaiting
its release. While the makers had completed production and submitted the film for certification well in advance, the project has been caught in an unprecedented censor dispute involving the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), multiple court hearings and legal challenges. Let’s find out what the controversy is about.
Jana Nayagan Was Sent To Revising Committee
The makers of the movie submitted Jana Nayagan to the CBFC in December 2025. Back then, the film was scheduled to hit theatres on January 9, 2026. However, instead of issuing the certificate, the film was referred to a Revising Committee following complaints alleging that certain scenes portrayed religious sentiments and the armed forces in an objectionable manner. The unexpected move stalled the certification process just days before release.
Makers Approached Madras High Court
After getting no clearance from CBFC, producer KVN Productions moved the Madras High Court, arguing that the delay was causing massive financial losses. The producers questioned how complaints could have been filed against a film that had not been publicly screened. They also informed the court that the film had already received certification in more than 25 international territories, including a “15” rating from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
Initially, a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court directed the CBFC to grant certification to the film. However, the CBFC challenged that order before a division bench, which stayed the earlier direction.
Legal Battle Reached Supreme Court
The producers later approached the Supreme Court seeking immediate relief. However, the apex court refused to interfere, directing the makers to continue pursuing their case before the Madras High Court. As a result, the certification process remained tied to the ongoing legal proceedings rather than receiving an immediate resolution.
Now, reports claim that the legal issue is likely to be resolved soon and the film might hit theatres later this month. However, there is no official confirmation regarding this as of now.
