Vijay's Jana Nayagan awaiting censor certificate

The long-delayed Tamil film “Jana Nayagan,” starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, remains without a release date as it continues to await certification from the Central Board of Film Certification nearly five months after its originally scheduled premiere. Producer Venkat K Narayana confirmed the ongoing delay in a statement to reporters on Friday, saying the team is still waiting for the censor certificate before announcing a theatrical release.

The film was originally planned for a grand release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal festival. However, days before its debut, objections reportedly raised by a member of the CBFC examining committee led to the film being referred to a revising committee, effectively stalling the certification process. Despite legal efforts by the filmmakers, the project has remained stuck without official clearance. The producer declined to discuss details of the delay but expressed optimism that approval would come soon.

“We’ll announce it well in advance once the censor certificate is in our hands. And we’ll release it in a grand way throughout the world,” Narayana said after visiting a temple. He added that he had sought...