Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan has received a major legal relief. The Madras High Court has dismissed the case related to the film’s censor issue after the producers decided to withdraw their petition. With this decision, the legal battle surrounding the film has officially come to an end.
Justice P.T. Asha allowed the producers to withdraw the case, clearing the way for the film to move ahead with the re-examination process. There were no detailed arguments presented during the hearing, and the matter was closed quickly. This means the court will no longer stand in the way of the film’s certification process.
Why Did The Censor Issue Begin?
The controversy started after complaints were raised that certain scenes in Jana Nayagan could affect religious harmony. Because of these concerns, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) decided to send the film for re-examination.
Initially, the producers approached the court seeking an order to direct the CBFC to issue the censor certificate. A single judge had earlier asked the board to grant the certificate. However, that order was later cancelled by a division bench, and the matter continued in court. The issue even reached the Supreme Court, which advised the team to return to the High Court.
Later, the CBFC informed that the film had already been referred to a re-examination committee. Following this development, the producers chose to withdraw their case, bringing the legal fight to an end.
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Re-Examination Process Now Underway
Jana Nayagan has now officially been sent for re-examination. A new committee will be formed to review the film. The panel is expected to watch the movie and give its opinion within 20 days.
If the committee suggests changes, the makers may need to make modifications before receiving the final censor certificate. Once the certificate is granted, the film is likely to be released in the first week of March. For Vijay’s fans, this update brings relief, as the film can now move forward without any court-related delays.
High Expectations From Vijay’s Political-Social Drama
Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is described as a political-social drama focusing on democracy, justice, and people’s power. The film features a strong cast, including Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Mamitha Baiju, and Gautham Menon in key roles. Music for the film has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while Sathyan Sooryan has handled cinematography.
The film holds special importance as it is expected to be Vijay’s last acting project before he fully steps into his political journey. Because of this, expectations are very high among his supporters and cinema lovers.
With the court case now closed and the re-examination process in progress, all attention is on the new committee’s decision. If everything goes smoothly, Jana Nayagan could soon make its way to theatres, marking an important moment in Vijay’s career.
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