Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Jana Nayagan Censor Certificate Case Heard
Vijay's new movie, Jana Nayagan, is facing some problems with getting a release date.
The movie makers submitted the film to the CBFC, who suggested some changes.
After making those changes, the makers were told there was a complaint, and they had to go to court.
The Madras High Court and the Supreme Court have been involved, but the makers are still waiting for a decision.
The court said that the makers can't use their big investment as a reason to get special treatment.
The CBFC wants to review the film again, but the makers think it's already good enough.
The court is still deciding what to do.
The makers argued that announcing release dates before certification is common, citing Dhurandhar 2 as an example.
The court reserved its order after hearing the arguments.
The Madras High Court reserved its order in the Jana Nayagan censor certificate case.
The film's makers cited Dhurandhar 2 to justify announcing a release date before obtaining certification.
The court observed that financial investment or release plans could not be grounds for seeking relief.
The division bench noted that the single judge had 'failed to examine' the case in depth.
The Supreme Court directed the Madras High Court to decide the issue expeditiously.
- Who
- Vijay, KVN Productions, CBFC, Madras High Court, Supreme Court of India
- What
- Legal hearing for the release date of the film Jana Nayagan
- When
- January 20, 2026
- Where
- Madras High Court, India
- Why
- Due to certification issues with the CBFC and subsequent legal appeals
- Film Title
- Jana Nayagan
- Lead Actor
- Vijay
- Production Company
- KVN Productions
- Certification Board
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- Court Involved
- Madras High Court
- Budget
- Rs 500 crore
- Expected Certification
- U/A 16+
- Last Update Date
- January 20, 2026
- Director
- H Vinoth
- Other Cast
- Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani
- Release Date Announced
- Before certification
- Comparative Film
- Dhurandhar 2
Sources
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