In a significant turn of events, the Madras High Court has cleared the path for the release of actor Vijay's highly anticipated film, Jana Nayagan. This development follows the decision by the film's producers, KVN Productions LLP, to withdraw their writ petition against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The court permitted the withdrawal on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, marking a crucial step forward in resolving the film's stalled certification process.

The producers had initially approached the Madras High Court on January 6, 2026, seeking a directive for the CBFC to issue a U/A 16+ certificate to Jana Nayagan within 24 hours. However, they later informed the court of their decision to pursue the CBFC revising committee route, leading to the withdrawal of the legal plea.

This decision comes after a period of uncertainty surrounding the censor clearance of the movie. A division bench of the High Court had previously set aside a January 9 order from a single judge. The division bench then sent the matter back to Justice Asha for fresh consideration. Following this, Justice Asha granted permission for the producers to withdraw their petition.

Sources suggest that with the withdrawal of the petition, the CBFC is expected to resume its review of Jana Nayagan and make a decision on certification soon, possibly with some cuts. The film is now expected to go to the CBFC's revising committee.

Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth, is a political action drama and is particularly noteworthy as it is expected to be Vijay's last film before his full-fledged entry into politics. The movie was initially scheduled to be released on January 9, coinciding with Pongal, but the producer was forced to postpone the release indefinitely after it failed to receive relief from the court.

Vijayan Subramanian, the counsel representing KVN Productions LLP, submitted a letter to the High Court, confirming the production company's decision to proceed with the CBFC review process and discontinue the litigation. The hearing regarding this matter took place before Justice PT Asha and is viewed as a significant development, potentially paving the way for the film's release after weeks of uncertainty.