Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Jana Nayagan Makers May Appeal Supreme Court
Vijay's film Jana Nayagan was supposed to come out on January 9, but it didn't get permission from the censor board.
The filmmakers took the issue to court, and a single judge initially ordered the censor board to give the film a U/A 16+ certificate.
However, a higher court in the Madras High Court said that the single judge should not have made that decision without hearing the censor board's side.
The censor board has now asked the Supreme Court to hear them if the filmmakers decide to appeal.
The filmmakers are considering their options, which include asking the censor board to look at the film again or solving the problem without going to court.
The Supreme Court has said that the high court should decide the matter quickly.
This is important because Jana Nayagan is supposed to be Vijay's last film, and everyone is waiting to see what happens next.
Jana Nayagan's release was postponed due to lack of certification from the censor board.
The Madras High Court set aside a single judge's order directing the censor board to issue a U/A 16+ certificate.
The censor board has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court to be heard before any order is passed.
The filmmakers are considering their options, including appealing to the Supreme Court or seeking an administrative solution.
The Supreme Court has directed the high court to dispose of the matter promptly.
- Who
- Makers of the film Jana Nayagan and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- What
- Legal battle over film certification and potential Supreme Court appeal
- When
- After the Madras High Court's decision on January 27, 2026
- Where
- India, involving the Supreme Court and the Madras High Court
- Why
- To resolve the issue of certification and determine the film's release date
Filmmakers
Censor Board
Legal Action
Filmmakers
Filmmakers may appeal to the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court order.
Censor Board
Censor Board has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court to be heard before any order is passed.
Certification
Filmmakers
Filmmakers sought U/A 16+ certification for the film.
Censor Board
Censor Board argues that the single judge should not have passed orders without affording them an opportunity to file a counter affidavit.
- Film Title
- Jana Nayagan
- Original Release Date
- January 9 (Pongal)
- Current Status
- Postponed due to lack of certification
- Legal Battle
- Makers considering withdrawal and exploring alternative solutions
- Possible Solutions
- Re-examination with censor board or administrative resolution
- Actor
- Vijay
- Censor Board
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- High Court Decision
- Division Bench set aside single judge's order, granted opportunity to amend prayer
- Supreme Court Stance
- Refused to entertain the matter, directed High Court to dispose of it promptly
Sources
Makers to withdraw the case in a major shift in the battle over Thalapathy Vijay’s final film
Jana Nayagan' Release Row: Big turn in Thalapathy Vijay’s last film battle as makers decide to...
In Jana Nayagan Case, Censor Board Asks Supreme Court To Hear Them Before Verdict
CBFC files caveat in SC in ‘Jana Nayagan’ release case
'Jana Nayagan': Trouble for Thalapathy Vijay's last film continues, CBFC files a caveat in Supreme Court for this reason
