Multiple hearings were held in the Madras High Court and subsequently in the Supreme Court, after KVN Productions challenged CBFC's move to send the film to a revising committee
Among the many actors who stood in solidarity with Vijay was Silambarasan TR who wrote a few words of encouragement on his X handle when it was delayed
Vijay expressed his sadness for the producer KVN Productions over the ongoing Jana Nayagan censor delay. However, he noted that he expected the turn of events