Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayakan’ release postponed, dispute with CBFC resolved.

Entertainment: Thalapathy Vijay’s political ambitions are beginning to impact his film career, as the release of his film ‘Jana Nayakan’, initially slated for the Pongal season, has been postponed due to censor-related issues. In response, the makers approached the Madras High Court and subsequently the Supreme Court, taking an unusual legal route to challenge the CBFC. However, the Supreme Court declined to intervene and sent the case back to the Madras High Court. Following this, the production team has changed its approach. According to the latest updates, KVN Production LLP has decided to withdraw its writ petition against the CBFC. Their lawyer, Vijayan Subramanian, informed the Madras High Court registry through a letter that the producers will now approach the CBFC’s Revising Committee and will not pursue further legal proceedings. Questions are being raised about the timing of this withdrawal, as considerable damage has already been done by the delay. Missing the lucrative Pongal season and the early February release window means the film has lost crucial momentum. One alternative could have been to release the film after the Tamil Nadu general elections, but this would also diminish audience interest. With the elections approaching and increasing pressure from OTT platforms, the makers have now decided to withdraw the case. While this move may be necessary, it comes quite late, and the impact on the film’s initial promotional efforts cannot be undone. Ultimately, fans will have to wait and see when ‘Jana Nayakan’ will actually hit theaters amidst this complex situation.