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

Januay 10, 2026: There is relief for fans of Thalapathy Vijay, as the Madras High Court on Friday, January 9, 2026, directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate to the film immediately. The Tamil action thriller, Jana Nayagan, was originally scheduled to release on January 9 but was put on hold after it did not receive clearance from the CBFC.

Madras High Court Verdict on Jana Nayagan

According to a report by Live Law, while delivering the verdict, Justice P.T. Asha stated, "After examining the materials, it is crystal clear that the complainant's grievance appears to be an afterthought." The court further warned that entertaining such complaints could give rise to a dangerous trend.

Certification Process and Producer’s Statement

KVN Productions, the film’s producer, represented by Venkata K. Narayana, explained that on December 22 they received communication from the Regional Office stating that the Examining Committee had recommended granting a U/A certificate for the movie, provided certain cuts and changes mentioned in the letter were made.

The production team also said that the modifications were completed, and after resubmitting the film, the Regional Office informed them on December 29 that the movie would be granted the U/A certificate.

Jana Nayagan Hindi Title Revealed

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan will be distributed in Hindi by Zee Studios and will have a wide release, not limited to just a few theaters. The Hindi title of the film is Jan Neta. H. Vinoth’s directorial will be dubbed in Hindi for audiences in North India.

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