Uncertified Vijay-Starrer 'Jana Nayagan' Aired On Local Tamil Channel Days After Online Leak; Owner Arrested

In a shocking development following the online leak of actor Vijay’s highly anticipated film, Jana Nayagan, a local Tamil channel in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, brazenly telecast the uncertified movie on its network. The incident comes just days after the film, which was originally slated for a worldwide theatrical release on January 9, began circulating on social media.

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Unauthorized Telecast and Arrest

The unauthorized airing of Jana Nayagan has led to the swift arrest of the cable network owner and a police investigation into how the unreleased film was obtained.

Rasi Cable Network’s Actions

Earlier this week, Rasi cable network, operating in the Sulur town of Coimbatore, aired the full Tamil movie. Jana Nayagan holds significant importance as it is billed as Vijay’s final film before his complete transition into the political arena. The film has yet to receive certification from the Central Board of Film Certification, making its broadcast a serious violation.

Police Action and Investigation

Local police have acted decisively, arresting the owner of Rasi cable network. The Coimbatore SP provided details on the ongoing investigation, stating, “We have seized electronic gadgets. We have also seized the shop. The owner is under arrest. He had the movie on a hard disk. We are investigating how he got the full version of the movie.”

The Leak Controversy

The broadcast by Rasi cable network follows a week of intense controversy surrounding the film, which saw clips and even the entire movie being circulated online.

Debunked Rumours and Initial Leak

Just yesterday, the Southern India Film Editors Association had dismissed earlier rumours about the leak of Jana Nayagan, branding them as “baseless” and misleading. However, the controversy truly erupted on April 9, when clips and, in some instances, the entire movie were widely circulated on social media platforms.

Industry-Wide Condemnation

The egregious leak was met with widespread condemnation from prominent figures across the South Indian film industry. A galaxy of stars, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Sivakarthikeyan, and Vijay Deverakonda, along with the film’s leading lady Pooja Hegde, voiced their strong disapproval of the piracy.

Producer’s Response and Legal Action

KVN Productions, the banner behind Jana Nayagan, has confirmed that criminal action has been initiated against those responsible for leaking and distributing the clips of the movie. The production house further warned that individuals found engaging with such content could face severe legal consequences under applicable laws, underscoring the serious nature of copyright infringement.

Movie Details and Vijay’s Silence

Jana Nayagan was initially scheduled for a grand theatrical release worldwide on January 9. Despite the significant controversy and the unprecedented leak and airing of his film, actor Vijay has yet to issue any public comment regarding the incident.

Uncertified Vijay-Starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ Aired on Local Tamil Channel Days After Online Leak; Owner Arrested