The censor-related controversy surrounding Tamil star hero Thalapathy Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan has now reached the Supreme Court. Recently, the Madras High Court’s Division Bench set aside the Single Bench order that had directed the CBFC to grant the film a U/A certificate. As a result, the Censor Board’s original decision currently stands.
Producers may challenge the High Court verdict in the Supreme Court. Hence the Censor Board has proactively filed a caveat petition in the highest court. Through this, the Board has requested the apex court not to pass any orders without hearing its arguments, in case the producers file an appeal.
The film was originally scheduled for release on January 9, but has been postponed due to legal hurdles. Given its political backdrop and the high expectations surrounding it, both the film industry and Vijay fans are keenly watching what Supreme Court will now decide.