The censor certificate hearing for Jana Nayagan has been adjourned, and will resume tomorrow at the Madras High Court. Controversy emerged when Jana Nayagan faced a delay in censor certification despite the film being submitted for censor as early as December 19, 2025. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India has cited delay in Jana Nayagan censor due to certain scenes in the film 'hurting religious sentiments'.

During the court proceedings on January 6, 2026, the CBFC informed the Madras High court that the issue was referred to the revising committee on January 5, 2025, as the film needed further examination. The regional censor office reportedly even asked Jana Nayagan makers KVN Productions to contact the Mumbai CBFC office. Taking note of this, the High Court directed that the complaint of 'hurting religion sentiment' be formally filed, seeking transparency on the nature and basis of the objections raised.

The next hearing on the Jana Nayagan censor clearance is on January 7, 2026 (Wednesday). Jana Nayagan is scheduled to release on January 9, and is actor Vijay's last film before his debut in politics.