📌 Key Points
- Vijay’s final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ gets ‘A’ certificate after 7-month delay.
- Film initially set for January release but stalled due to CBFC objections.
- HD prints leaked online in April; 9 arrests made in piracy case.
- Expected to release on July 24 in about 1000 theatres in Tamil Nadu.
Vijay’s highly anticipated final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has finally received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC after a seven-month delay, and is now eyeing a July 24 release.
CBFC Clears ‘Jana Nayagan’ After Seven-Month Delay
H Vinoth-directorial Jana Nayagan was touted to be Vijay’s last film before he joined politics. It was initially set to release in theatres on January.
Jana Nayagan has finally got a release date! The film, which was intially set for a January release on the occasion of Pongal, is now eyeing a release later this month. As per the latest update from news agency PTI, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ‘s highly anticipated final film has finally been granted an ‘A’ certificate by the CBFC , industry sources said on Thursday.
The H Vinoth directorial has been stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after it was sent to the revising committee days before its intended January release. The film received its censor certificate after a protracted seven-month battle.
Piracy Leak and Political Controversy Surround Film
A source from the Tamil Nadu Film Distributors’ Association said the film will likely be screened in about 1,000 theatres in Tamil Nadu from July 24. Jana Nayagan is produced by KVN Productions. Originally slated for a January 9 2026 release ahead of Pongal, the film was submitted to the CBFC on December 19, 2025.
According to reports, after the makers implemented modifications suggested by the examining committee, the film was initially considered suitable for a ‘U/A’ certificate. However, the process stalled when a committee member raised an internal objection, claiming certain portions could hurt public sentiments.
The 7-month-long delay of Jana Nayagan
Vijay’s Final Film Set for July 24 Theatrical Release
In April, several scenes from Jana Nayagan were leaked online amid the long tussle to release it in theatres. HD prints of the full film were uploaded to piracy sites. The leak, which came just before Vijay’s entry into politics with the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, rattled the Tamil film industry. The police have made 9 arrests in the case so far. The film also stars actors Vijay, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju .
Vijay has since contested and won the Tamil Nadu elections, taking charge as the chief minister in May. His Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam party won the cycle of Dravidian parties, which have historically won elections there.
With its censor hurdle cleared, ‘Jana Nayagan’ is set for a July release, marking Vijay’s final film before his political career takes center stage.
