Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan has been facing legal issues for the past two weeks. On Tuesday, the case came up for a hearing at the Madras High Court, bringing the film back into focus.
As per the latest update, a division bench set aside the earlier single-judge order that had directed the CBFC to grant a U/A certificate to the film. The court noted that the CBFC was not given sufficient time to present its arguments or file a counter-affidavit, calling the earlier order procedurally unfair. The matter has now been sent back to the single judge for a fresh hearing.
As a result, the certification process has effectively restarted, and Jana Nayagan remains uncertified for release. The CBFC had raised objections to certain scenes, citing concerns related to religious sentiments and the portrayal of the armed forces, which led to the film being referred to the Revising Committee. The legal battle began after the makers questioned delays in certification.
Since this marks Vijay’s final film before he enters politics full-time with TVK ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, the delay has sparked wider discussions around political factors.
The film was originally slated for a Pongal release on January 9, 2026, but that plan was postponed. A pre-election release now appears unlikely. Fans remain disappointed, while the team is expected to issue an update after the next hearing.
Jana Nayagan is directed by H. Vinoth and stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead. Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Narain, and others appear in key roles. The film is produced by KVN Productions, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander.