Jananayagan Team Explains CBFC Certification Delay and Court Stay

To everyone who has been waiting for our film

Jananayagan... ...with immense love and anticipation,

we extend our sincere gratitude. Over the past

few days, we have received countless calls and

messages, and each one reminds us how deeply

this film... ...is already loved. We wish to

place certain facts before you, while respectfully

acknowledging that the matter is currently sub

judice, which limits what we can and cannot

say. The film was submitted to CBFC on 18th

December 2025, which was viewed by the examining

committee. And on 22nd December 2025, we received

an email... ...stating that the film would be

granted UA 16+ certificate, subject to few changes.

We incorporated the suggested changes and resubmitted

the film, believing... ...we were finally ready

to share our work with you and release the film.

However, the formal certificate was still awaited,

and follow-ups were being made for the same.

Then just few days before our planned release,

on 5th January 2026 evening, we were informed

that film had been referred to... ...revising

committee based on one complaint. With the time

running out to approach revising committee,

and without knowing who the complainant was,

we approached the Honorable High Court. After

hearing the matter on 6th and 7th of January

2026, the court directed this morning that UA

16+ certificate be issued. But the CBFC challenged

this decision immediately, and the order to

issue the certification... ...is currently stayed,

and interim stay has been granted. We sincerely

apologize to our audiences, distributors, exhibitors,

and all other stakeholders who stood by us during

this difficult period. As you know, we made

every possible effort... ...to bring this film

to the audiences as planned, but these developments

were beyond our control. This has been an extremely

emotional and difficult moment... ...for everyone

who has poured their heart, soul, and years

of hard work into this film. Above all, we firmly

believe that Thalapathy Vijay sir... ...deserves

the farewell that he has earned... ...through

decades of love from his fans and the respect

from the industry. Your patience, belief, and

unwavering support gives us the strength. We

have complete faith in the judicial process...

...and remain hopeful that the film will reach

the audiences... ...at the earliest. Thank you.