Today, on 15th January 2026, Supreme Court refused to interfere in a producer’s plea over delayed film certification, despite senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi’s submissions. He alleged CBFC acted mala fide, claiming release plans across 5,000 theatres while certification with ten cuts was promised earlier.
The Supreme Court of India will hear on January 19 the plea filed by the producer of Jana Nayagan against the Madras High Court’s interim stay on CBFC clearance. The case has put on hold the Pongal release of Vijay’s politically significant film.
The censor clearance dispute over Vijay-starrer Tamil film Jana Nayagan has reached the Supreme Court, as KVN Productions challenged a Madras High Court interim order that created uncertainty over the film’s release. Earlier directions were stayed later by bench.
The Madras High Court ordered the CBFC to promptly grant final censor clearance for Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, holding that reopening the certification was flawed. Justice P.T. Asha noted filmmakers faced unwarranted delays despite compliance, necessitating judicial intervention by authorities.
Today, On 16th July,The Kerala High Court dismissed the plea over delay in CBFC clearance for Suresh Gopi’s film, now titled ‘Janaki V vs. State of Kerala’. With certification granted, the film is scheduled for release tomorrow under the revised name.
Delhi High Court stays release of Udaipur Files a day before launch; producer Amit Jani says, “Will go to Supreme Court.”
Delhi High Court stays release of Udaipur Files a day before launch; producer Amit Jani says, “Will go to Supreme Court.”
