Director Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’, his last film before venturing into active politics, was scheduled to be released in Pongal on January 9, but was snubbed in confusion by the censors as it did not receive the censor board certificate. This caused controversy and confusion among his die-hard fans. Then comes the surprising news that the film’s makers are considering withdrawing their application for a censorship certificate, which will result in a new twist in the ongoing saga. What began as a legal battle involving censorship boards, court orders and appeals has now taken a new turn with the producers opting to stay out of the judicial avenue.
Producer of ‘Jana Nayagan’ withdraws, considering new route
According to reports, in this situation the manufacturer has decided to drop the lawsuit completely. Nakkeelan said they look forward to continuing the legal battle through the review process with the censorship board or until the trial is over. The source points out that this led the filmmakers to opt for an administrative solution rather than a legal one. With this decision, the film ‘Jana Nayagan’ enters a new phase, where its release schedule, censorship process and, this time, its significance as Vijay’s last film before politics, become the focus of everyone’s attention, including the media. An official announcement is expected soon.
‘Jana Nayagan’ legal battle and appeal
Earlier, the production company had moved the Madras High Court seeking permission to censor the film. Justice Asha, a single judge, directed the censor board to grant U/A certificate. The Censor Board opposed the order and it was adjourned with an interim stay. The matter has now reached the Supreme Court, which has refused to entertain it and asked the production company to refer the matter back to the High Court. The matter was therefore referred back to the Madras High Court, where there is no clarity on the matter.
‘Jana Nayagan’ faces further delays
Meanwhile, the High Court said the earlier order should be set aside and the case should be tried again with a fresh order passed by a single judge after a fresh hearing. This means the case must be heard by a single judge again and the entire process must begin anew. It is said to be a stage of considerable uncertainty, with the producers fearing that the film will be stagnant for months without being released due to various appeals, procedures and interference from the censor board.Disclaimer: This report is based on current judicial filings and reports from legal correspondents. Since this matter is a subordinate case of the Supreme Court of India, all information regarding hearing dates and film certifications are subject to change based on formal orders of the court. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of a film release date.