‘Jana Nayagan’ Censor Row: Makers of Thalapathy Vijay’s Film To Withdraw Case in Madras High Court Against CBFC
The makers of Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan' have submitted a letter to the Madras High Court informing their interest to withdraw the petition against CBFC for the certification issue. The movie is said to be the final project of Vijay before venturing into politics.
The producer of actor Vijay's film Jana Nayagan has moved the Madras High Court Registry to withdraw a writ petition filed against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The counsel for KVN Productions informed the Madras High Court Registry that the production house intends to withdraw its writ petition related to actor Vijay's film Jana Nayagan filed against CBFC. ‘Jana Nayagan’ Censor Row: Thalapathy Vijay’s Film To Be Reviewed by Army Officials; Makers Eye New Release Date.
Advocate Vijayan Subramanian submitted the letter on behalf of the production house. The matter is expected to be listed on February 10 before Justice P T Asha. Jana Nayagan was planned for a Pongal release on January 9 and is being described as Vijay's last film. The actor has entered politics and has launched his own political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
The film ran into trouble when the CBFC decided to hold back its certification on the grounds that certain scenes in the movie could potentially hurt religious sentiments. A single judge then asked the CBFC to give the film a U/A 16+ certificate, which brought short-term relief. However, the CBFC later moved to a division bench of the High Court, which stayed the single judge's order on January 9. Amid ‘Jana Nayagan’ Censor Row, Thalapathy Vijay Attends Wedding in Chennai Alongside YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (See Pics and Watch Video).
This led the producers to approach the Supreme Court, asking for an urgent stay on the High Court's decision. However, the apex court refused to intervene.