Vijay Deverakonda has condemned the leak of the Vijay and Pooja Hegde starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’. In a social media post, the actor joined a host of superstars, expressing anger their anger over the incident and extending support to the film’s team.Deverakonda, in a tweet, slammed the leak saying, “The #JanaNayagan leak makes me angry.” Recalling a similar experience, he shared, “I’ve experienced personally the pain and sense of loss when something like this happens, early in my career. You feel like a target, you feel a loss of hope, it’s not just about me, there are co-actors, directors, producers, and so many who have all their dreams on the line.”
Vijay Deverakonda slams ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak
Calling for immediate action, the actor added, “This current issue needs to get sorted ASAP and the people behind it identified, and if it doesn’t it reflects a systemic failure. It keeps reminding us how insensitive people can be, and the extent some will go to cause harm without a second thought.”He concluded his message by saying, “I send my thoughts and my unconditional support to the entire team of the film.”
About ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak
The ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak saw several clips, including the lead actor’s introduction scene and title card, as well as a 5-minute video circulating online in HD formats, ahead of its theatrical release. Production house KVN Productions confirmed the leak in an official statement, revealing that portions of the film had been illegally accessed, copied, and distributed by unidentified individuals. The leak has since sparked outrage across the film industry. Filmmaker A. R. Murugadoss also weighed in on the controversy, stating, “When a film gets leaked, it’s not just a movie – it’s dreams, sweat, and livelihoods. Please support films the right way – only in theatres and official platforms.”Several prominent names from across the industry, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya and Chiranjeevi, have also condemned the leak and called for stricter action.
Rajinikanth reacts to leak
Rajinikanth, in a tweet which he put out in Tamil on the unfortunate incident, said that he was both pained and shocked to learn of ‘Jana Nayagan’ being leaked on the Internet. The Superstar urged film organisations to raise their voices against this crime and appealed to the government to find out the perpetrators and punish them severely. He said such crimes mustn’t recur.
Kamal Haasan calls for strict action
Kamal Haasan, in his post on X, said, “The leak of #Jananayagan is not an accident – it is the result of systemic failure. Had due process been timely, we would not be here. Inordinate delays in certification created fertile ground for piracy. When legal access is stalled, illegitimate channels take over.”He went on to say, “Piracy is beyond politics; it is an attack on the art and artist itself. It endangers the work of hundreds of artists and technicians, and the investments of honest tax paying producers, exhibitors and theatre owners, all who sustain the cinema we love.”Asking, “Who protects the creator when the system fails?”, Kamal Haasan said, “We need accountability, swift certification, strict enforcement, and real-time takedowns. I trust true lovers of cinema will unite and give a befitting response by watching the film legally in theatres, as you stood with me in the past.”
