**Jana Nayagan's Release Hangs by a Thread: Will Thalapathy Vijay's Final Film Hit Screens on January 9?** Imagine the electric buzz of Pongal season shattered by a last-minute censor storm—Thalapathy Vijay's **Jana Nayagan**, his swan song before full-time politics, now battles the CBFC in court just days from its worldwide release.[2][1] Directed by H Vinoth, the film was submitted for certification on December 18, 2025, and cleared by the Examining Committee for a "UA" rating on December 22, with minor excisions for intense fight scenes, blasts, and religious portrayals unsuitable for kids under 16.[1][2] Producers complied swiftly, but on January 5, 2026—four days before the January 9 premiere—the CBFC abruptly referred it to the Revising Committee under Rule 24 of the Cinematograph Certification Rules. The trigger? A vague, undisclosed complaint alleging hurt to religious sentiments and objectionable armed forces portrayal, despite the movie never being publicly screened.[1][2][4] Producers stormed the Madras High Court, calling the move arbitrary and illegal. They argue anonymous complaints set a "dangerous precedent," especially with no public access to the film, raising suspicions of motivated delays.[1][2] Justice PT Asha admitted the urgent plea on January 6, directing CBFC to submit all records, including the complaint, with a hearing set for January 7 to decide the fate amid ₹500 crore stakes and 5,000 screens worldwide.[4][5] Tamil Nadu bookings are stalled without clearance, hitting distributors hard during festive season, while overseas sales chug along.[5][6] Vijay's party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), cries foul, alleging deliberate delays after the board viewed it on December 19—nearly a month without certification.[3] This isn't just cinema; it's a test case blending box-office frenzy, censorship laws, and Vijay's political pivot, turning **Jana Nayagan** into Tamil industry's hottest flashpoint.[2]
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1.https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/madras-high-court/madras-high-court-jana-nayagan-movie-producers-plea-non-issuance-cbfc-certificate-517055
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jana-nayagan-censor-drama-why-vijays-final-film-is-caught-in-a-storm/articleshow/126392706.cms
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7ywyhB-0nc
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUAAZWRZfSU
5.https://www.sacnilk.com/news/Vijays_Jana_Nayagan_Makers_Approach_Madras_High_Court_Over_Censor_Certificate_Delay
6.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vijays-jana-nayagan-in-censor-trouble-ahead-of-friday-release-10389906
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