Buzz in the Tamil film industry suggests that the makers of Jana Nayagan have decided to withdraw the court case related to the film’s censor certificate. This move marks a change in strategy after the issue was taken to court over certification concerns.

The production team is expected to officially inform the single judge about the withdrawal when the case comes up for hearing. Once this is done, all legal proceedings related to the censor certificate will come to an end.

After withdrawing the case, Jana Nayagan will be sent to the Revising Committee for further review. This process is expected to take around one more month. According to sources, the revising committee may suggest more cuts and audio mutes than in the earlier version, depending on their observations and recommendations.

Jana Nayagan’s Court Proceedings Details:

• January 6–9: The producers filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court after the CBFC referred the film to a “revising committee” at the last minute.
• January 9: Single Judge Justice P.T. Asha ruled in favor of the makers, quashing the CBFC’s decision and ordering the immediate issuance of a U/A 16+ certificate.
• January 9 (Evening): On an urgent appeal by the CBFC, a Division Bench stayed the Single Judge’s order, citing that the board was not given sufficient time to respond.
• January 12–15: The producers moved the Supreme Court of India to challenge the stay. The Supreme Court declined to interfere, questioning the “blistering pace” of the initial order and directing the parties back to the Madras High Court.
• January 20–27: The Madras High Court Division Bench reserved its order after hearing marathon arguments.

While Vijay’s fans are eagerly waiting for Jana Nayagan to receive clearance from the court or the Censor Board, the film’s issues remain unresolved. The latest update is that a copy of the judgment passed by the first Division Bench of the Madras High Court has now been released.

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Continues to Face Delays, Frustrating Fans

Following this development, the producer is expected to challenge the judgment by approaching the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, frustration is growing among fans as Jana Nayagan continues to face delays and is not getting the clearance. Some fans feel that instead of moving to the Supreme Court, the producer should consider approaching the Revising Committee of the CBFC.

But there is no guarantee that the Revising Committee route will bring quick or positive results. The process is likely to take several months, as a new Revising Committee would need to be formed. After that, the members must review the film, which itself could take weeks due to scheduling and screening queues. This lengthy process could further delay the film’s release.

Jana Nayagan’s Court Proceedings Continue to Prolong

According to the judgment, the Madras High Court Division Bench set aside the earlier order of the Single Judge, who had directed the CBFC to issue a certificate to the film. The court ruled that the CBFC Chairperson acted within legal authority in referring Jana Nayagan to the Revising Committee. 

The judges observed that the film contains certain visuals and dialogues suggesting foreign powers creating large-scale religious conflict in India, which could disturb religious harmony. The court also noted that the film includes several army-related references, but no defence expert was included in the Examining Committee.

The court emphasized that these were serious issues requiring proper verification before granting certification. It further stated that the filmmakers were not given adequate opportunity to present their case, which made the earlier writ petition legally unsustainable. 

As a result, the appeal was allowed, the Single Judge’s order was set aside, and the matter was sent back for reconsideration under proper legal procedure. The court made it clear that the final decision on whether the referral to the Revising Committee was lawful will now be examined afresh.