Jana Nayagan Censor Struggles Continues
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth, was supposed to be his last movie earlier than coming into politics, however it continues to face a chronic battle over its censor certificates, leaving its theatrical launch unsure. Simply days earlier than the deliberate launch on January 9, 2026, the Central Board of Movie Certification (CBFC) referred the movie to a revising committee, citing content material objections. This sudden transfer stalled the discharge and sparked a prolonged authorized dispute.
On January 9, Justice PT Asha of the Madras Excessive Court docket ordered the CBFC to difficulty a U/A 16+ certificates instantly, offering a short glimmer of hope for the filmmakers. Nonetheless, this reduction was quick lived, because the CBFC appealed the choice, and a division bench suspended the one decide’s ruling, pushing the case additional into authorized limbo. The producers subsequently approached the Supreme Court docket, however their petition was declined, with directions to resolve the matter within the Madras Excessive Court docket by January 20, 2026.
On January 20, 2026, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan heard the case extensively, with either side presenting arguments in a marathon session lasting a number of hours. Regardless of the prolonged listening to, the bench reserved its orders, which means no instant verdict was delivered. The judges didn’t specify a date for the ultimate judgment, however it’s anticipated throughout the subsequent week.
This ongoing delay continues to create uncertainty across the movie’s launch, leaving followers and the manufacturing crew anxiously awaiting a decision. The end result of this case is essential for the movie’s future, as it’ll decide whether or not Jana Nayagan can proceed to theaters. As of now, Jana Nayagan stays on maintain, with the ultimate verdict from the Madras Excessive Court docket pending.
