The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking that no order should be passed without hearing it in connection with the release of actor Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan.

A caveat is filed by a litigant in the high courts and the Supreme Court to ensure that no adverse order is passed against it without it being heard.

Editorial | Cuts and ratings: On the CBFC, Parasakthi and Jana Nayagan

On January 27, 2026, the Madras High Court had allowed a writ appeal filed by the CBFC and set aside a single judge’s January 9, 2026 order, which had directed the CBFC to issue U/A 16+ certification for Mr. Vijay’s much-awaited final movie Jana Nayagan.

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