Jana Nayagan Leak Row: PIB Rejects CBFC Involvement, Calls Reports 'Baseless and Misleading'
KVN Productions said the leaked footage is a criminal breach and has launched forensic checks to trace the chain of circulation.
- On Friday, KVN Productions confirmed that clips from Jana Nayagan were illegally accessed and circulated online. The studio initiated forensic investigations and filed formal complaints, warning that sharing such content constitutes a criminal offence under copyright law.
- The high-budget film, reportedly made at a cost of Rs 500 crore, faced delays awaiting Central Board of Film Certification clearance. Actor Kamal Haasan attributed the breach to systemic lapses that created fertile ground for piracy.
- Actor Suriya called the leak "heartbreaking and unfair," urging fans not to engage with pirated content. Actor Rajinikanth termed the situation "painful and distressing," demanding strict government action against those responsible.
- KVN Productions postponed a Telugu project starring Chiranjeevi due to the leak's operational impact. Veteran producer Keyar noted that even a 25% loss across theatrical and digital revenues would be irreparable.
- Actor Sivakarthikeyan appealed for respect, stating that every film results from "passion, blood and sweat," and urged audiences to wait for the theatrical release. Industry leaders pressed for enhanced security measures to safeguard creative work.
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