Jana Nayagan release date: Madras High Court orders censor board to issue U/A certificate for Thalapathy Vijay's last movie

Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which was scheduled to release in theatres on January 9, faced a last-minute postponement due to a delay in receiving its censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The unexpected move left fans and exhibitors in uncertainty just hours before the planned release. Today, the Madras High Court announced its verdict.

Major update on Jana Nayagan release date

According to Live Law report, Madras HC directs CBFC to issue U/A certificate for Vijay last movie. For the unversed, Jana Nayagan was originally scheduled to hit theatres on January 9, but the plans were abruptly put on hold after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) did not issue the censor certificate in time. With no clearance in place, the makers were left with no option but to postpone the release.






In response, the film’s producers, KVN Productions, approached the Madras High Court seeking relief. They challenged the CBFC’s delay and requested the court to direct the board to grant the film a UA 16+ certificate.

Meanwhile, distributors in regions such as Europe, Malaysia, and the United States were the first to confirm that the release had been postponed. This was followed by an official statement from the makers, who described the situation as unavoidable. In their message, they said the decision to delay the release was taken with a heavy heart and assured fans that a new release date would be announced at the earliest. They also appealed for patience and continued support during the unexpected delay.

The situation had a ripple effect across theatres, especially in Tamil Nadu, where advance bookings had already opened. Several cinema halls confirmed that ticket refunds would be processed, while reports also surfaced about inflated black-market ticket prices ahead of the planned release.

Amid the controversy, the Tamil film industry rallied behind Vijay. Several filmmakers and actors, including Karthik Subbaraj, Venkat Prabhu, Ajay R Gnanamuthu, Silambarasan TR, Jiiva, and others, publicly voiced their support for the actor, highlighting the scale of anticipation surrounding the film and Vijay’s standing in the industry.

More about Jana Nayagan

Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is a political action drama that places Vijay in the role of an upright police officer taking on an extremist network and a powerful political system. The film features an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and Priyamani.

With the Madras High Court verdict now out, the path has finally cleared for Jana Nayagan to reach theatres.