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‘Jana Nayagan’: Supreme Court Declines to Entertain Plea, Asks Madras High Court to Decide Matter

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Intern Rency Gomes, Team Allycaral

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea filed by K V N Productions LLP, the producer of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan, and directed that the matter be decided by the Madras High Court. The plea challenged an interim stay imposed by the High Court on a single-judge order directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant censor clearance to the film.

A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma was hearing the matter. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing on behalf of the production house, argued that prolonged uncertainty and continued publicity surrounding the case were causing prejudice to the producers. He urged the apex court to intervene and set aside the interim stay to allow the film’s certification process to move forward.

However, the bench declined to examine the merits of the case, noting that the issue was already pending before the Madras High Court. The Supreme Court observed that it would be appropriate for the High Court to adjudicate the matter in accordance with law rather than for the apex court to intervene at this stage.

With this observation, the Supreme Court refused to grant any relief to the producers, leaving it to the Madras High Court to decide on the validity of the interim stay as well as the broader issue concerning CBFC clearance for Jana Nayagan. The decision keeps the certification process on hold until the High Court delivers its ruling.

Films

Madras High Court Directs CBFC to Grant U/A 16+ Certificate to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

In a significant legal development, the Madras High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A 16+ certificate to Jana Nayagan, the highly anticipated film starring Vijay. The ruling brings much-needed relief to the film’s makers after days of uncertainty surrounding its release.

The certification delay stemmed from a complaint raised after the film had already been screened by the CBFC’s examining committee. During hearings held earlier this week, it was revealed that the complaint was filed by a member of the examining committee, though the objections were not officially recorded during the screening process. The Additional Solicitor General, representing the CBFC, informed the court that the decision to halt certification was taken by the CBFC Chairperson, who exercised authority to order a review even after the initial screening.

After hearing arguments from both sides, Justice P.T. Asha reserved the order and subsequently directed the CBFC to grant the film a U/A 16+ certificate, effectively clearing it for release. The production house, KVN Productions, had earlier highlighted that nearly ₹500 crore was at stake due to the delay, with advance ticket bookings already underway across Karnataka, Kerala, and overseas markets.

Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features Vijay alongside Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol. The film was slated for a Pongal release on January 9 and has generated massive buzz, especially as it is being promoted as Vijay’s final film before his entry into Tamil Nadu politics with the TVK party.

With the court’s directive now in place, Jana Nayagan moves closer to reaching theatres, marking a crucial moment for both the film’s makers and Vijay’s fans eagerly awaiting the release.