The Tamil film industry received a shock after Vijay's unreleased film Jana Nayagan was leaked online ahead of its theatrical release. In response, the makers have initiated legal action against those responsible and issued a warning to audiences against downloading or sharing the film through unauthorized sources.
The Cyber Crime Department has arrested 6 persons in connection with the illegal circulation of leaked content from Jana Nayagan. The makers' legal team has warned that anyone downloading, forwarding, sharing or circulating leaked scenes in any form through social media or digital platforms will be traced and subjected to immediate criminal prosecution.
The leak comes just before Vijay's entry into politics with the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, and several stars from the film industry have come out in support of Vijay and the makers of the film, condemning the act of piracy.
Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, stars Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju, alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain and Priyamani. The film was slated to release on January 9 but had to be postponed after the CBFC failed to certify it in time.
