‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row: Madras High Court orders to grant U/A certificate to Vijay-starrer, CBFC files appeal
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan agree to consider a request made on behalf of the CBFC for an urgent hearing of the appeal against Justice P.T. Asha’s order
Updated - January 09, 2026 07:21 pm IST - CHENNAI
A still from Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
(The article below pertains to the hearing in the morning on January 9, 2025. To read the update on the evening hearing of appeal, click here)
A single judge of the Madras High Court on Friday (January 9, 2026) allowed a writ petition filed by KVN Productions LLP and ordered the issuance of U/A 16+ certificate to actor Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), however, made an immediate mention before the Chief Justice’s Bench for an urgent hearing of a writ appeal to be filed against the order.
Published - January 09, 2026 11:34 am IST
Tamil cinema / Tamil Nadu / cinema / state politics / Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
