Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Highlights: Madras HC dismisses the case; Vijay’s film moves to RC

Jana Nayagan has been stuck for many weeks, and the delay keeps growing. The makers first gave the film to the CBFC in December 20...

The Times of India | Feb 10, 2026, 15:06:00 IST

Jana Nayagan is in a long delay, and fans are still waiting for the film to release. The movie, which is said to be Vijay’s last film before he fully steps into politics, has been facing one problem after another. The makers first sent the film to the CBFC in December 2025. They later made 27 cuts as the board suggested. They resubmitted the film on December 24 with hopes that the U/A 16+ certificate would be given.

But then a complaint came from CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi. The complaint said the film showed “foreign powers fueling significant religious conflict in India” and that this was risky. It also mentioned that there were many Army scenes and that no defence expert was included in the committee that watched the movie. It also said an Advisory Panel Member had his objections ignored. The letter asked for a re-examination.

After this, the makers went to the Madras High Court. Justice PT Asha earlier ordered CBFC to give the film a U/A rating. But the order was not final. A division bench said the proper steps were not followed, so they told the board to review the film again. This pushed the movie back to the revising committee on January 27.

The makers also tried going to the Supreme Court, but the Supreme Court did not take the case. It told them to go back to the High Court bench.

Now today, the makers are asking permission to withdraw their old plea. They want to follow the CBFC revising committee path. This is seen as their first major move after many days of silence. The hearing today is at 10.30 AM before Justice PT Asha.

Fans are discussing many possible release dates. Some guess Holi. Some say February 20. But the movie cannot release until the censor certificate comes. The delay has crossed more than a month now.

Fans are also discussing if there is any political reason behind the delay. Vijay is now also a political figure, which adds more attention. The case continues, and everyone waits for a clear and final decision.

Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Highlights: Madras HC dismisses the case; Vijay’s film moves to RC

The Madras High Court has dismissed the case related to the film 'Jana Nayagan'. The court allowed the producers to withdraw the case. Justice P.T. Asha passed the order. With this, all court hurdles in the censorship issue have ended. The path is now clear for the re-examination process.

There is no official word on how much money the production house has lost because of the delay. The film is made on a very high budget of around Rs 300 crore. But the makers still believe the movie will do very well once it releases.

One update said,“The film is widely seen as Vijay’s last project before his full-time political entry, which has added to the scrutiny around its delay.”
Fans want to see him on screen before his next chapter begins. That is why the wait feels long.

This movie is not just another movie for fans. Many people believeJana Nayaganmight be Vijay’s last film before he goes full-time into politics.
Because of that, the delay feels even bigger. The film has more eyes on it. Every small update becomes a talking point. Every silence creates worry.

Some fans say the movie may come out on Holi. Some say February 20. But nobody knows the truth. The film cannot release without a new censor certificate.

The film was supposed to come on January 9. But now it is more than one month late. Fans are sad and frustrated.

KVN Productions went to the Madras High Court. They wanted the CBFC order changed. They wanted fast clearance. They also tried the Supreme Court. But the Supreme Court did not take the case. It told the makers to go back to the Madras High Court bench.

Then things changed. A letter of complaint came from CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi. This started the big trouble again.

The team gave the new cut version on December 24. They did this thinking it would get cleared. They were told U/A 16+ was okay at that time.

The makers had cut the film earlier. They made 27 cuts in December 2025. These cuts were based on suggestions from the censor board.

The division bench, with Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, said procedures were skipped. So they sent the movie back to CBFC.

Earlier, Justice PT Asha asked the CBFC to give the film U/A certification. But this order did not stay. A division bench later said the process was not proper.

They now want to show the movie to the revising committee. This is their new plan. They no longer wish to keep fighting the old legal battle.

The makers, KVN Productions, have said they want to pull back their old plea. They told the Madras High Court Registry about this wish. They also put it in writing.

Today is important because the case is listed again. The judge hearing it is Justice PT Asha. She is the same judge who earlier cleared the film for a U/A 16+ tag.

Jana Nayagan is still not out in theatres. The movie has been waiting for a long time. Fans are tired and confused. The makers are now walking back to court again.

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Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Highlights: Madras HC dismisses the case; Vijay’s film moves to RC

The Madras High Court has dismissed the case related to the film 'Jana Nayagan'. The court allowed the producers to withdraw the case. Justice P.T. Asha passed the order. With this, all court hurdles in the censorship issue have ended. The path is now clear for the re-examination process.

There is no official word on how much money the production house has lost because of the delay. The film is made on a very high budget of around Rs 300 crore. But the makers still believe the movie will do very well once it releases.

One update said,“The film is widely seen as Vijay’s last project before his full-time political entry, which has added to the scrutiny around its delay.”Fans want to see him on screen before his next chapter begins. That is why the wait feels long.

This movie is not just another movie for fans. Many people believeJana Nayaganmight be Vijay’s last film before he goes full-time into politics.Because of that, the delay feels even bigger. The film has more eyes on it. Every small update becomes a talking point. Every silence creates worry.

Some fans say the movie may come out on Holi. Some say February 20. But nobody knows the truth. The film cannot release without a new censor certificate.

The film was supposed to come on January 9. But now it is more than one month late. Fans are sad and frustrated.

KVN Productions went to the Madras High Court. They wanted the CBFC order changed. They wanted fast clearance. They also tried the Supreme Court. But the Supreme Court did not take the case. It told the makers to go back to the Madras High Court bench.

Then things changed. A letter of complaint came from CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi. This started the big trouble again.

The team gave the new cut version on December 24. They did this thinking it would get cleared. They were told U/A 16+ was okay at that time.

The makers had cut the film earlier. They made 27 cuts in December 2025. These cuts were based on suggestions from the censor board.

The division bench, with Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, said procedures were skipped. So they sent the movie back to CBFC.

Earlier, Justice PT Asha asked the CBFC to give the film U/A certification. But this order did not stay. A division bench later said the process was not proper.

They now want to show the movie to the revising committee. This is their new plan. They no longer wish to keep fighting the old legal battle.

The makers, KVN Productions, have said they want to pull back their old plea. They told the Madras High Court Registry about this wish. They also put it in writing.

Today is important because the case is listed again. The judge hearing it is Justice PT Asha. She is the same judge who earlier cleared the film for a U/A 16+ tag.

Jana Nayagan is still not out in theatres. The movie has been waiting for a long time. Fans are tired and confused. The makers are now walking back to court again.

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One update said,“The film is widely seen as Vijay’s last project before his full-time political entry, which has added to the scrutiny around its delay.”
Fans want to see him on screen before his next chapter begins. That is why the wait feels long.

This movie is not just another movie for fans. Many people believeJana Nayaganmight be Vijay’s last film before he goes full-time into politics.
Because of that, the delay feels even bigger. The film has more eyes on it. Every small update becomes a talking point. Every silence creates worry.