‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row: Makers approach Supreme Court after Madras HC stays certification on Vijay starrer - Report

The initial release plans of the Thalapathy Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ were disrupted due to a delay in bagging the certification from CBFC. The process of granting a film its censor certificate has turned into a legal dispute between the makers of the film and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Latest reports the makers have filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court's decision.According to a post shared by ANI on their X (formerly Twitter) handle, the makers of the film have approached the apex court after the Madras High Court put a stay on the film’s censor certificate. Earlier, a single judge of the High Court had allowed the film to be certified and asked the censor board to give it a U/A 16+ rating. However, this order was later cancelled by a Division Bench of the High Court after the Censor Board appealed against it. Now, the makers have challenged this Division Bench order in the Supreme Court, seeking permission for the film’s certification. Earlier, trade analyst Ramesh Bala had shared that the team hired seven senior Supreme Court lawyers to fight the case. The makers want to resolve the issue quickly, making the film hit theatres soon. The latest update from the agency above suggests the legal battle will soon be in its crucial stage. ‘Jana Nayagan’ holds a special place in fans and makers’ hearts as it is announced to be Thalapathy Vijay’s final cinematic outing after he will be focusing on his full-fledged career in politics. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the release of the film.The film features Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Narain and others.Disclaimer: This report is based on current judicial filings and reports from legal correspondents. As the matter is sub judice before the Supreme Court of India, all information regarding hearing dates and film certification is subject to change based on the court’s official orders. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of the film's release date.