CHENNAI: The producer of actor Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan has submitted a letter to the Madras High Court registry seeking to withdraw the writ petition filed against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), according to media reports.
The move comes after news reports on Monday (February 9) said the film was resent to the CBFC’s revising committee, following the makers’ agreement to carry out fresh cuts.
The production house has now reportedly indicated that it is no longer interested in pursuing the litigation. The writ petition is expected to be listed before Justice PT Asha on Tuesday.
Jana Nayagan marks Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay’s final cinematic outing.
Jana Nayagan, actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay’s final film, ran into trouble after a member of the examining committee of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) objected to certain scenes, citing concerns that they could potentially hurt religious sentiments and the portrayal of the armed forces. The CBFC subsequently withheld certification ahead of the film’s scheduled January 9 release and referred it to a revising committee.
Challenging the decision, the makers approached the Madras High Court, where a single judge initially directed the CBFC to issue the certificate. However, the order was stayed by a division bench, and the matter was later sent back to the single judge. The producers then moved the Supreme Court of India, which declined to intervene and directed that the issue be decided by the High Court.
The delay in the film’s release triggered political reactions in Tamil Nadu, with several parties expressing support for Vijay. The film is directed by H Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions LLP.
(With Bureau inputs)