3 minutes of readingBombayFebruary 5, 2026 22:42 IST
With each passing day, clouds continue to surround the release of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which was initially scheduled for its theatrical debut during Pongal. Court cases are becoming more complex, Hope remains fragile and it is still difficult to know when the film will finally hit theaters. Amid this, many in the film industry have expressed their support for the film, which is currently embroiled in a certification battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Among the latest to publicly endorse the project is actor Silambarasan TR.
In a conversation with Vikatan, the Thug Life actor said, “We can’t separate Jana Nayagan and Vijay. He has been in this industry for so many years and has worked in a film for the last time. I put up a post supporting him as the film should come out. I don’t know politics nor do I have relevant experience in it. I am also not the right person to talk about it. I wish him the best for his upcoming political pursuits and future.”
This is not the first time that STR has spoken out in favor of the film. Last month, when the dispute between Jana Nayagan and CBFC had just started, he was one of the first to tweet: “Dear Vijay Anna, setbacks have never stopped you. You have been through bigger storms than this. This too shall pass, the real Thiruvizha begins the day Jana Nayagan is released.”
The current delay is not only affecting Jana Nayagan’s team but also the Tamil film ecosystem at large. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala told India Today that this influences Tamil Nadu They are facing losses of over Rs 100 million due to publication stagnation. Bala explained that Jana Nayagan was highly anticipated as Vijay’s last film before entering politics, and a Pongal release would have been a “jackpot” for theater owners expecting big business.
On the other hand, there has not been any update from the CBFC. According to a report in The Hindu, when contacted to clarify circulating reports that production house KVN Productions had agreed to refer the film to a review committee, CBFC Chennai Regional Officer D. Balamurali He noted that the law does not allow the disclosure of any information related to the certification process.
The official was quoted as saying, “I don’t have any information. Even if I have it, I cannot reveal it at this time. Our entire examination process is confidential. We cannot reveal anything until a certificate is issued. The law prohibits sharing such information. The public will only know when the film is certified. At that time, we will communicate through our portal.”