Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated film, 'Jana Nayagan', reportedly his last before fully entering politics, has been caught in a significant censorship battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), leading to an indefinite postponement of its planned Pongal 2026 release. Vijay, who officially launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on February 2, 2024, aims to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The film, submitted to the CBFC on December 18, 2025, initially received a recommendation for a U/A 16+ certificate after suggested changes were made. However, the CBFC Chairperson referred 'Jana Nayagan' to a Revising Committee following an internal complaint. The complaint alleged that certain scenes hurt religious sentiments and depicted the armed forces in an objectionable manner. Telugu360 further reported that objections were raised due to dialogues critical of the ruling Tamil Nadu government and some episodes insulting the Central government. The film's producers sought legal recourse, leading a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court to direct the CBFC to issue a U/A certificate on January 9, 2026. This relief was short-lived, as the CBFC immediately appealed, and a division bench of the Madras High Court stayed the single-judge's order on the same day. The matter was then taken to the Supreme Court by the producers, but the apex court declined to intervene directly, instead instructing the Madras High Court to hear and decide the appeal by January 20, 2026. This ongoing legal tussle has left the film's release uncertain, drawing attention to broader issues of censorship and freedom of expression in Indian cinema, especially concerning films with political undertones in a state known for its actor-politicians. Meanwhile, another film, Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi', also faced parallel censor-related controversies.