Jana Nayagan Makers Blink First, To Withdraw Case
Madras High Court to hear 'Jana Nayagan' producers' withdrawal request on February 10 after ruling on Censor Board's content concerns.
Chennai: After weeks of legal tussle and uncertainty over the release of actor-politician Vijay's swansong film Jana Nayagan, the makers, KVN Productions, have decided to withdraw the writ petition filed against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) from the Madras high court.
The counsel for the producers on Monday submitted a letter to the court registry, expressing their consent to withdraw the petition filed regarding the CBFC issue.
In the letter, the producer stated that they have chosen to present the film before the CBFC's Revising Committee rather than continue with the lawsuit.
The case is expected to be listed on Tuesday (February 10) before Justice P.T. Asha for formal permission to withdraw it.
Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth, also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and Narain.
It is said to be Vijay’s last film before he contests in the Tamil Nadu elections with his party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK).
The move seems to indicate that the makers are keen on resolving the censorship row and securing a theatrical release at the earliest, given that the Election Commission of India could announce the Tamil Nadu Assembly poll schedule anytime.
