Jana Nayagan Hearing LIVE Updates: The Thalapathy Vijay-starrer was supposed to hit the screens on January 9, coinciding with Pongal. (Screenshot: YouTube/KVNProductionsOfficial)
Thalapathy Vijay Jana Nayagan Movie Release Hearing Live Updates: It seems that director H Vinoth’s Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan is unlikely to see the light of day anytime soon, as a division bench of the Madras High Court, headed by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, refrained from taking a final decision on its release date and sent the matter back to the single judge who was earlier hearing the case. The division bench, however, set aside the January 9 order of Justice PT Asha, in which she directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to give a U/A 16+ certificate to the movie. The court also directed the single judge to decide the matter “expeditiously,” while granting both parties proper opportunities to present their arguments.
One of the most awaited films of the year, particularly since it marks Vijay’s swansong before his full-fledged political entry, Jana Nayagan was supposed to hit the screens on January 9, coinciding with Pongal, but was postponed after it failed to obtain CBFC clearance. Since then, the political action drama has been stuck in court with no respite in sight.
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Although a division bench of the High Court, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, heard the matter in detail last Tuesday, January 20, it abstained from pronouncing a verdict immediately. After the hearing in an appeal filed by the CBFC challenging the January 9 order of the single judge, the court reserved its order, delaying Jana Nayagan’s release further. It may be mentioned here that a member of the certification board’s examining committee that viewed the film had filed a complaint against Jana Nayagan, which subsequently led to the movie being sent to a CBFC revising committee, marking the commencement of the ongoing controversy.
On January 20, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) ARL Sunderesan, appearing for the CBFC, informed the division bench that the complaint referred to religious harmony and armed forces as well, and hence, experts may have to be invited to view the movie. Meanwhile, senior counsel Satish Parasaran, appearing for the producer, countered the CBFC’s arguments, stating that Team Jana Nayagan proceeded with release plans based on a communication received from the Chennai Regional Officer on December 22, which informed that the examining committee had recommended the issuance of a censor certificate. Requesting relief, Parasaran informed the court that the producer had invested Rs 500 crore in the movie.
Also starring Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Narain in key roles, Jana Nayagan is bankrolled by KVN Productions. On Monday, January 26, noted filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed that he will appear in a cameo role in the film. Jana Nayagan features music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan, and editing by Pradeep E Ragav.
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Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Live Updates: Release of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan delayed further
Although the makers of the movie and fans of “Thalapathy” Vijay were hopeful that Jana Nayagan would finally get relief from the Madras High Court on Tuesday, the division bench’s decision to send the matter back to the single judge has dealt them a major blow.
The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, has asked the single judge to decide the matter “expeditiously,” while granting both parties proper opportunities to present their arguments.
Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Live Updates: No respite for Vijay-starrer
While pronouncing its verdict in an appeal filed by the CBFC challenging a single-judge order directing it to give a U/A 16+ certificate to the movie, a division bench of the Madras High Court noted that the appellant should have given an opportunity to the CBFC. While setting aside the January 9 order of the single judge, the division bench, however, sent the matter back to the single judge, “considering natural justice.”
Pointing out that the single judge (Justice PT Asha) should not have gone into merits of the case without granting a proper opportunity to the CBFC, and in absence of the prayer challenging the board chairperson’s order, a division bench of the High Court, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, reportedly asked the single judge to decide the matter expeditiously after granting proper opportunity. The HC has also asked the makers of the movie to amend its prayer before the writ court and challenge the chairperson’s order as well.
Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Live Updates: Division bench sends case back to single judge; sets aside earlier order
In yet another setback for director H Vinoth’s Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, a division bench of the Madras High Court has sent the matter back to the single judge, while setting aside the latter’s previous order.
Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Live Updates: Bench assembles
A division bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, has assembled to pronounce the verdict in the Jana Nayagan case.
Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Live Updates: What has happened so far?
With the Madras High Court set to pronounce its verdict in the Jana Nayagan case soon, the makers of the movie and fans of “Thalapathy” Vijay are hopeful that the decks will finally be cleared for the political action drama, paving the way for its release. Here’s a timeline of events so far
Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Live Updates: Lokesh Kanagaraj to make cameo appearance in Vijay’s swansong
A day before the Madras High Court was scheduled to deliver its verdict in the Jana Nayagan case, noted director Lokesh Kanagaraj, confirmed his involvement in “Thalapathy” Vijay’s swansong. “H Vinoth anna and Vijay anna called me and asked me to do it. I have done a cameo, that is all I can say for now,” news agency PTI quoted Lokesh as saying during a press conference. Known for helming blockbuster movies like Leo, Vikram, and Kaithi, Lokesh’s most recent directorial venture was the Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie.
Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Live Updates: ‘Won’t succumb to pressure,’ says Vijay
Amid the Jana Nayagan controversy, Tamil star “Thalapathy” Vijay recently took part in a massive Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) event in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram). While addressing the gathering, he assured them that he wouldn’t yield to political pressure.
“The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has directly surrendered to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has indirectly surrendered to it. We do not bow down to any pressure. Does this face look like it would succumb to pressure? That will never happen,” Vijay reportedly said at the event on Sunday, January 25. Read More
Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing Live Updates: Madras High Court set to deliver verdict today
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Welcome to SCREEN! After being stuck in court for three weeks, director H Vinoth’s Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan is finally set to get clarity on its highly anticipated release date, as the Madras High Court will pronounce its verdict in the case on Tuesday, January 27.
Although a division bench of the High Court, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, heard the matter in detail last Tuesday, January 20, it abstained from pronouncing a verdict immediately. It is likely that the Madras High Court will settle the matter completely on Tuesday and deliver a definitive verdict.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates regarding the case hearing.
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