Live Jana Nayagan censor row LIVE: Court verdict today, Vijay film release date in focus

Apart from Thalapathy Vijay, the film also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Narain in key roles.

During a recent press meet in Chennai on Monday, coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed that he will feature in Jana Nayagan as a cameo.

1. The court will hear the CBFC’s appeal against the order of the single judge. The big question: Will the film get its certificate now, or will it be sent back to the Revising Committee?

2. The Bench confirms the single judge’s order.
• Outcome: The CBFC must give the certificate now.
• Effect: The path is cleared for an early February release (perhaps on Feb 6 or 13).

3. The Bench will allow the appeal of the CBFC or order a re-examination.
• Outcome: The film may require cuts or a re-examination.
• Effect: Delayed release; perhaps around the time of the elections or late Feb.

4. If the two judges disagree, the case will be referred to a third judge, thus prolonging the legal process.

Thalapathy Vijay's fans are hoping for positive outcome from the Madras High Court hearing today. Moreover, they also seem to be gearing up for February release.

If the makers are able to get clearance from Madras High Court today, then the makers can announce the film's final release date and with this, the ticket bookings may also open. However, it all depends on the bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and G Arul Murugan.

As soon as the Chief Justice’s bench pronounces its judgement, it will directly affect the release of Jana Nayagan. If the film gets clearance today, the makers can release it on January 30 or February 6. The makers can also release the film during Valentine’s week. However, if the judgement is not in the makers’ favour, then Jana Nayagan might be pushed to after the Chennai elections.

A lot is riding on the verdict today. While the makers, distributors and production has a lot of money hanging on the film's release, fans and Thalapathy Vijay's supporters also wish to see the film before his retires from acting. Moreover, with too much delay in the film's release, the makers are losing money and fans are losing hope each day.

Thalapathy Vijay's film Jana Nayagan was unable to receive certification from CBFC in due time and its release got pushed twice now. However, after the single judge ordered the censor board to give 'U/A' certificate to the film, a reverse legal reply with a writ plea, changed the entire scenario for the makers. Now after several hearings on the matter, the Chief Justice's bench will pronounce its order today.