The highly anticipated Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, has hit a legal roadblock. The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain the makers’ plea seeking a stay on the Madras High Court order that stalled the film’s certification. The case now returns to the Madras High Court, which has been asked to decide by January 20.
Supreme Court’s Decision
A bench of Justices Deepankar Datta and A. G. Masih did not agree to the intervention. The makers had brought the matter to the apex court after the Madras High Court had put a stop to a previous order which directed the CBFC to issue a certificate. Rather than granting an interim stay, the Supreme Court remitted the case to the High Court for a decision.
Why Certification Delay?
The certification issue arose when Jana Nayagan was submitted to the CBFC in December 2025. Initially, the board intended to issue a U/A 16+ certificate; however, a member’s objection led to a referral to a revising committee, and the clearance was delayed. Later, the producers filed a petition before the Madras High Court, which gave contradictory orders, and the matter was referred to the Supreme Court.
Effect on Movie Release
Jana Nayagan was scheduled for release on January 9, 2026, on the occasion of the Pongal festival. Since the certification is still pending, the release has been stalled, and both the fans and producers are in a dilemma. A movie cannot be exhibited in theatres without CBFC sanction, and that is the current status of this movie
