Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan, is currently struggling to release in theatres following a stay from the Madras High Court on certification orders. As the makers of the film continue their
attempt to get the film passed by the CBFC, several filmmakers have spoken about the matter.
Earlier, RGV slammed the film certification committee, and now Mari Selvaraj took to social media to share his thoughts on the matter. Taking to his X account, Selvaraj slammed the CBFC for not passing the film and wrote, “The censor board’s action against the film Jana Nayagan is a blatant injustice. As creators, let us raise our voices to eradicate the rapidly spreading fear of our democracy and our creative freedom by opposing this injustice. #JanaNayagan #CBFC.”
ஜனநாயகன் திரைப்படத்தின் மீது நம் தணிக்கைத்துறை நிகழ்த்தியிருப்பது அப்பட்டமான அநீதி தான். ஒரு படைப்பாளி என்கிற முறையில் இந்த அநீதியை எதிர்ப்பதன் மூலம் நம் ஜனநாயகத்தின் மீதும் நம் படைப்பு சுதந்திரத்தின் மீதும் வேகமாக படரும் பேரச்சத்தை துடைத்தெறிய பெருங்குரலெழுப்புவோம்.…
— Mari Selvaraj (@mari_selvaraj) January 10, 2026
Jana Nayagan’s Producer on Film’s Delay
In their first statement following the Madras High Court’s stay on the certification order, they stated that “Vijay deserves the farewell he earned after decades in the film industry.”
While speaking to HT, producer Venkat K. Narayana of KVN Productions shared, “The film was submitted to the CBFC on 18 December 2025, which was viewed by the examining committee. And on 22 December 2025, we received an email stating the film would be granted a UA 16+ certificate, subject to a few changes. We incorporated the suggested changes and submitted the film.”
About Jana Nayagan’s Release Postponed
For the unversed, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan was supposed to hit theatres on January 9 but was then postponed due to certification issues. “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,” the makers announced earlier this week.
“We deeply understand the anticipation, excitement, and emotions surrounding this film, and this decision has not been an easy one for any of us. The new release date will be announced at the earliest. Until then, we humbly request your patience and continued love. Your unwavering support is our greatest strength and means everything to the entire Jana Nayagan team,” the statement added.
Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Narain. The film has been heavily marketed as Vijay’s final cinematic outing before his full-time foray into politics, adding to the anticipation surrounding its release.
