Thalapathy Vijay’s *Jana Nayagan* has hit another CBFC hurdle after a revising committee screening was cancelled at the last minute. The delay keeps the film’s recertification timeline uncertain as makers await a new date.
Thalapathy Vijay addressed the Jana Nayagan delay at a Thanjavur rally, and even thanked CM M K Stalin for backing the film during the release controversy.
*Jana Nayagan* may miss its earlier release plan as reports point to certification delays and a possible June 2026 window. Here’s the latest on Vijay’s final film and what’s driving the shifting date.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan release date appears to have been delayed again, with April 30 now looking unlikely. The film’s CBFC certification row and election season timing continue to impact its rollout.
According to reports, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is anticipated to grant clearance for Thalapathy Vijay’s last movie, Jana Nayagan, by the week’s end, as the production team aims for a release by the month’s conclusion. T
Jana Nayagan’s CBFC certification remains pending as the board reveals it is yet to take a final call on Thalapathy Vijay’s film. The 14 cuts demanded earlier have been termed an "intermediary" decision. The film was originally scheduled for Pongal 2026 release but remains in limbo.
Shah Rukh Khan’s King has topped IMDb’s Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2026 list, beating Ramayana and Jana Nayagan. The Siddharth Anand directorial captured global attention with over 250 million monthly users determining the rankings.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan faced a major setback as the Supreme Court rejected the producers’ petition for immediate CBFC certification. The court asked KVN Productions to wait for the Madras High Court ruling on January 20. Over 5,000 theaters have been booked for the film.
The Jana Nayagan CBFC row has reached the Supreme Court of India. The apex court is scheduled to hear Thalapathy Vijay film’s certification plea on January 15. The legal battle began after CBFC raised concerns about armed forces emblems in the film.
The Madras High Court division bench has stayed the single judge order granting a U/A certificate to Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. The CBFC appealed against the earlier order, and the hearing has been adjourned to January 21. The film’s release remains uncertain.
Jana Nayagan is likely to skip its January 9 release date as CBFC certification remains pending. Judicial proceedings are underway with a verdict expected on January 9. This would be the second postponement for Thalapathy Vijay’s final film after it was earlier pushed from Diwali 2025 to Pongal 2026.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan faces uncertainty as CBFC appoints fresh committee to review the film. The makers approached Madras High Court but the hearing was adjourned. Advance bookings remain limited in Tamil Nadu. The film was scheduled to release on January 9.
