Vijay's Blockbuster Theri Returns to Theatres Amid Jana Nayagan Delays

• Thalapathy Vijay's 2016 hit film Theri is set for a theatrical re-release due to delays with his upcoming movie Jana Nayagan.
• Jana Nayagan, Vijay's final film before entering politics, faces legal and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) challenges, delaying its release.
• Theri, directed by Atlee and starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson, grossed ₹150 crore worldwide and won multiple awards.
• The court initially directed a U/A 16+ certificate for Jana Nayagan, but CBFC challenged it, leading to an interim stay and a rescheduled hearing.
• Producer Venkat K Narayana expressed disappointment over Jana Nayagan's delay, which was slated to be a major Sankranti release with a ₹500 crore budget.

Why It Matters: Vijay's Theri re-releases as his highly anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, faces significant certification delays.