Supreme Court Shock To CM Revanth Reddy Over HCU Lands

Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, which was scheduled for release this Friday, has faced an unexpected postponement following a censor-related issue. The delay came after the Madras High Court reserved its verdict until today morning, prompting the makers to move the court over the non-issuance of the censor certificate.

After hearing arguments from both sides, the Madras High Court ruled in favour of the film’s makers. The court directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A certificate to Jana Nayagan with immediate effect.

In its observations, the court stated that entertaining anonymous complaints would set a dangerous precedent. It further noted that the CBFC chairperson’s letter uploaded on January 6 lacked jurisdiction. The court clarified that once the modifications suggested by the examining committee are implemented, the certification process should automatically conclude.

Consequently, the High Court set aside the CBFC chairperson’s decision to refer the film to the review committee—a move identified as the primary reason behind the delay in certification, which ultimately forced the makers to postpone the release.

Soon after the judgment, Additional Solicitor General Sundaresan made an urgent mention before the Chief Justice’s bench, seeking permission to file an appeal. However, the court questioned the urgency of such a request and stated that it would consider the matter only after the appeal is formally filed.

For now, while the judgment favours Jana Nayagan, the situation remains fluid. Final clarity on the film’s release prospects will emerge only after further proceedings, depending on the Chief Justice’s decision regarding the proposed appeal.