India, Jan. 15 -- The Supreme Court has refused to entertain Vijay-starrer Tamil film Jana Nayagan producer's plea for censor board clearance. It has asked the producers to approach Madras HC division bench for relief.

It also asked Madras HC to decide on the plea by January 20.

On January 9, the Madras High Court stayed a single judge's order directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to immediately grant a censor certificate to "Jana Nayagan", leaving the fate of actor-turned-politician Vijay's film, which has drawn attention for its political overtones, in limbo.

KVN Productions LLP filed an appeal against the order passed by a division bench of the high court last Friday, which put on hold the single bench's directive...