Jana Nayagan Censor Update: Trouble Continues For Thalapathy Vijay's Film

The trouble around the censor certification process for actor-politician Vijay's much-awaited film Jana Nayagan has continued after the screening did not happen on Tuesday.

The latest delay adds to the growing uncertainty surrounding one of the most anticipated yet troubled releases of the star's career.

Initially slated for a theatrical release on January 9, the film has been stalled for months due to objections raised by the CBFC over certain scenes considered sensitive, particularly in relation to religious sentiments. Despite the makers reportedly implementing suggested cuts, fresh concerns emerged, pushing the film into a prolonged certification limbo.

The dispute soon escalated into a legal battle, with the filmmakers approaching both the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court. While the High Court is believed to have offered interim relief, the Supreme Court stepped in later, effectively halting the film's release until the certification process is revisited in full.

A revisiting committee of the CBFC is now expected to take up the film for review in Chennai on March 17. The panel will be chaired by noted Kannada filmmaker TS Nagabharana, a National Award-winning director known for his contributions to parallel cinema. The meeting was originally planned for March 9 but had to be postponed after a panel member fell ill.

The controversy dates back to December 2025, when the film was first screened and recommended for cuts. Although the production team claims compliance, subsequent objections from within the board led to further scrutiny.

Featuring a star-studded cast including Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj and Pooja Hegde, Jana Nayagan continues to await clearance, with hopes pinned on the revisiting panel's final verdict.