Amid Jana Nayagan CBFC row, re-release of Vijay's Theri postponed

Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, was postponed from its January 9 release for Pongal due to delay in certification from the CBFC.

Updated on: Jan 14, 2026, 09:27:35 IST

By Santanu Das

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Fans of actor-politician Vijay were disappointed as his much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan had been delayed following a major controversy surrounding its censor certification. However, many were looking forward to the re-release of his hit film Theri on January 15. On Tuesday, it was revealed that the planned re-release of Theri has also been postponed. (Also read: Jana Nayagan producer says Vijay ‘deserves farewell he earned’ amid ‘extremely difficult’ legal tussle with CBFC)

The re-release of Vijay's Theri was set to take place on January 15.

Theri re-release postponed

Producer Kalaippuli S Thanu took to his X account to announce the delay on behalf of V Creations, the official production house of the movie Theri. He wrote, "As per the request from the producers of upcoming releases, we have decided to postpone the release of "Theri"."

Theri was originally released in 2016. The Atlee directorial was a huge box office success. It also stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson and Nainika.

Update on Jana Nayagan release

Meanwhile, fans are eagerly waiting for an update on the release of Jana Nayagan. It is Vijay's final film, as he intends to focus on his political career with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The producers of Jana Nayagan, KVN Productions LLP, moved the Supreme Court seeking an ex parte interim stay on the Madras High Court's order that stalled the film's certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Given that the fate of Jana Nayagan’s release now hangs in limbo, especially with the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, producer Venkat said that the process has been both difficult and emotional. “This has been an extremely emotional and difficult moment for everyone who has poured their heart, soul and years of hard work into this film. Above all, we firmly believe that Thalapathy Vijay sir deserves the farewell he has earned through decades of love from his fans,” he said.

Directed by H Vinoth, the film stars Vijay alongside Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol. It was scheduled to hit theatres on January 9, coinciding with the Pongal festival.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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