The legal battle surrounding the release of Thalapathy Vijay’s 69th film, Jana Nayagan, reached a critical point today as the Madras High Court reserved its final order. The dispute involves a challenge by the filmmakers against 14 "politically sensitive" cuts demanded by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The court’s decision will determine whether the film can be released in its original form or if further edits are required.

Fans across the globe have been following the case closely, as Jana Nayagan is widely known to be Vijay’s final film before he enters full-time politics with his party, TVK. The film’s marketing team has remained silent, but anticipation has only grown due to the legal controversy. On BookMyShow, the film has already surpassed 1.2 million "interests," a record for any Tamil film released in 2026.

If the court rules in favor of the filmmakers, the movie is expected to hit screens in early February with a massive worldwide opening. However, any further delays could impact the planned international release schedule and overseas distribution deals. For now, the Tamil cinema industry and millions of fans are waiting with bated breath for the verdict, which is expected within the next 48 hours.