Chennai: The legal dispute surrounding Vijay’s Jana Nayagan may be nearing a temporary pause, with the film’s producers reportedly deciding to withdraw their petition before the Madras High Court. 

Advocate Vijayan Subramanian submitted a letter on behalf of the production house, and the matter is expected to be formally heard on February 10, 2026, before Justice P. T. Asha.

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The move comes after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) referred the film to its revising committee. According to reports, the film was sent to the committee on Monday. The development follows delays in the issuance of the censor certificate, which had prompted the producers, KVN Productions, to approach the High Court.

Earlier, the CBFC informed the court that it had decided to refer the film to the revising committee after a member of the examining committee lodged a complaint. The complaint alleged that certain objections raised during the review were not adequately considered. Concerns were reportedly raised about scenes that could hurt religious sentiments and about the depiction of the armed forces.

On January 27, the Madras High Court set aside an earlier single-judge order that had directed the CBFC to issue a censor certificate to the film. The matter was remitted for fresh consideration, and the court directed that the censor board be given an opportunity to respond. The production house was also asked to amend its writ petition.

Jana Nayagan was originally scheduled for release on January 9, but the delay in certification stalled its theatrical debut. Reports have also suggested that the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, expected in April-May, could further impact the film’s release timeline.

While KVN Productions has not yet issued an official statement confirming the withdrawal of the petition, the referral to the revising committee is being viewed as a significant step towards resolving the impasse and clearing the way for the film’s eventual release.