Jana Nayagan Controversy: CBFC Files Caveat In SC; Vijay Thalapathy’s Last Film’s Release Might Get Delayed

In the Vijay Thalapathy starrer Jana Nayagan case, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, as reported by Bar and Bench, stating that no orders should be passed until the CBFC is heard. Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is believed to be Vijay’s final film before he ventures into politics with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party.

Vijay Thalapathy Led Jana Nayagan’s Release Might Get Delayed

This development comes amid anticipation that producer KVN Productions may approach the Supreme Court over the Madras High Court Division Bench’s order related to the film, according to Live Law. The High Court had stayed a single judge’s directive to grant Jana Nayagan a UA certificate. On January 27, a Division Bench of the Madras High Court upheld the CBFC’s appeal and set aside the earlier order directing the certification. The film, which was scheduled for release on January 9, was postponed due to delays in censor certification. Despite weeks of legal proceedings, the film has yet to receive certification.

What The Madras High Court Directed?

The court examined a complaint filed against Jana Nayagan by a member of the CBFC examining committee. The bench noted that the CBFC should have been given adequate time to present its case during the single-judge hearing that initially favored certification. The court also pointed out that there was no challenge to Chairperson Prasoon Joshi’s order and advised the producer to do so while continuing the legal process. The court set aside the single-judge order that directed the CBFC to certify the film and remanded the matter for a fresh review.

What Led To This Situation

The producer claimed that in December, the CBFC’s examining committee viewed the film and indicated it could be granted a UA 16+ certificate after 14 cuts. The filmmakers made the necessary cuts but did not receive any further communication from the censor board until January 5, when they approached the Madras High Court. The CBFC argued that certification was delayed due to a complaint alleging the film might hurt religious sentiments and that certain scenes required clearance.

A single judge initially directed the CBFC to grant certification. However, the censor board appealed and obtained a stay order against this verdict. The Supreme Court declined to hear the producer’s plea and directed him to seek relief in the HC. After hearing arguments on January 20, the HC reserved its decision for January 27. After 22 days and multiple court hearings, Jana Nayagan remains uncertified.

About Jana Nayagan

Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is considered to be Vijay’s final film before entering politics with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The film is an adaptation of Anil Ravipudi’s Bhagavanth Kesari, starring Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, and Pooja Hegde in prominent roles.

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