Vijay’s Jana Nayagan postponed: Ajay Gnanamuthu calls it ‘absolute misuse of power’, Rathna Kumar says ‘Tamil film industry is in grave danger’

Thalapathy Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan has been postponed.

The release of the much-awaited Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances, producer of the big budget movie announced on Wednesday night. The development took place hours after Madras High Court reserved its order on a petition seeking a direction to the CBFC to give a censor certificate under ‘U/A 16+’ category to Jana Nayagan.

Filmmaker Ajay Gnanamuthu, best known for the Demonte Colony franchise, took to X on Wednesday and wrote, “Absolute misuse of power. Any film is not just about one person, it has hundreds and hundreds of peoples’ efforts, and money involved for a film to reach the screens. All strength to the team, Its a Thalapathys film and his farewell film and we will celebrate it like never before whenever it releases!! Thalaivan Padam eppo release oh appo theatre Pakkam poren!! (sic).”

Filmmaker and screenwriter John, best known for writing the dialogues of Rajinikanth-starrer Darbar (2020), also posted on X in Jana Nayagan’s support. “You will rise more stronger @actorvijay,” he wrote along with a picture of him with Vijay. Actor Sibi Sathyaraj also lent his support to the film on X, writing, “All the events happening around #Jananayagan release is setting the perfect stage for a massive success! Confident’a Irunga, nallathe nadakkum! Vetri Nichayam! (folded hands emoji) @actorvijay.”

Meyaada Maan (2017) director Rathna Kumar also showed his solidarity with Vijay on X. “It’s painful to see big films getting postponed time and again for the past few months (heartbreak emoji). Tamil film industry is in grave danger. Stay Strong @actorvijay sir and Team #JanaNayagan. You have revived Tamil cinema during covid times. We know you will do it for the One Last time (teary-eyed emoji). Padam enniki release aagutho anniki thaan FESTIVAL.”

On Wednesday night, KVN Productions shared a note saying they understood the anticipation, excitement, and emotions surrounding the film. However, “it is with a heavy heart that we share this update with our valued stakeholders and audiences. The release of Jana Nayagan, eagerly awaited on January 9 has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control.” The production house said in a statement that the decision of postponement has not been an easy one. “The new release date will be announced at the earliest,” it added. KVN Productions requested patience and love from people and said: ”Your unwavering support is our greatest strength and means everything to the entire Jana Nayagan team.”

Vijay, who heads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political party, has announced contesting the coming Assembly polls in the state, due in March-April. Jana Nayagan was being touted as the actor’s final film.