Vijay's Jana Nayagan Release Delayed Amid Censorship Row; Madras HC Reserves Order

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The release of actor Vijay's highly anticipated film Jana Nayagan has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances. The Malaysian distributor, Malik Streams Corporation, announced the delay on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, citing the need for further updates from the production team. In a statement, the distributor requested fans to remain patient and refrain from sharing unverified information. The production team is currently awaiting a new release date, which will be announced once confirmed. Meanwhile, the Madras High Court has reserved its order on a petition seeking a censor certificate for the film. The court had directed the CBFC to produce a copy of a complaint filed by a panel member, which pointed out 14 scenes that require review. The censor board initially recommended a U/A certification, but the decision was referred to the Review Committee due to concerns over the film's content. The filmmakers had submitted that the movie had been referred for review after an initial recommendation for U/A certification. The court's decision will have a significant impact on the film's release, as it can only proceed legally with a censor certificate from the CBFC. Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan stars Vijay, Prakash Raj, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju, among others. The film was sent for censorship on December 18, but the censor certificate has still not been issued despite changes suggested by the censor board members.