Jana Nayagan Beats Previous  CBFC Allegations After Petition Withdrawal by KVN Productions

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Vijay’s much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan returns to the CBFC’s purview after its producers stepped back from legal proceedings, shifting focus back to regulatory clearance. The CBFC will now decide whether the film receives a U (unrestricted), UA (parental guidance), or A (adult) certificate. 

Jana Nayagan vs CBFC

TVK political party founder Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, said to be his farewell movie before entering politics full-time, has cleared a crucial legal hurdle. The producers of Jana Nayagan have withdrawn their Madras High Court petition challenging the CBFC’s decision to refer the film to a revising committee. On hearing the case, Justice PT Asha allowed the producers to withdraw their petition, leaving the CBFC to determine the final certification. 

Jana Nayagan's Certification Issue

The producers, KVN Productions, approached the High Court on grounds of undue delay by CBFC in issuing a final censor certificate, despite compliance with all the cuts and changes suggested by their Examining Committee.

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The makers, in their application for certification before the court, claimed that they had sought certification on December 18, 2025. The Examining Committee had recommended the award of a ‘UA 16+’ certificate for the depiction of violence, fight scenes, gore scenes, and also for the reference to religious sentiments in the film. Some cuts were directed, which the producers claimed had been fully implemented.

An email dated January 5 stated that the film was being referred to a Revising Committee under Rule 24 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, based on a complaint alleging improper portrayal of defence forces and potential hurt to religious sentiments. It later emerged that the complaint had been made by a member of the Examining Committee itself.

How Does CBFC Approve a Film?

According to the CBFC official website, the revising committee consists of the Chairman (or, in their absence, a board member) and nine members drawn from the advisory panel, none of whom were part of the original examining committee. 

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Each member watches the complete film without any cuts and independently records their verdict. The decision is made by majority vote, with the presiding officer holding a casting vote in case of a tie. 

If the Chairperson's vote doesn't comply with the majority, then the film will be sent to another revising committee. Fans are eagerly waiting for the fate of the film.