Chennai, April 10 – The makers of actor Vijay’s last film, ‘Jana Nayagan’, advised the public on Friday not to engage with any leaked content from the film, stating that downloading, viewing, storing, forwarding, sharing, uploading, or circulating leaked content through any medium constituted a criminal offense, and that anyone found involved would face immediate legal action.
In a statement shared on its social media timelines, KVN Productions said, “We, KVN Productions LLP, are the producers and exclusive copyright owners of the cinematographic film ‘Jana Nayagan’. We have noticed that certain scenes and clips from the film, and in some cases, the entire film, have been illegally accessed, copied, and circulated by unidentified individuals, posing a serious threat of digital piracy.”
The production house further stated, “We hereby notify that downloading, viewing, storing, forwarding, sharing, uploading, or circulating such leaked content through WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, websites, torrents, or any other medium constitutes a criminal offense and a violation of copyright laws.”
Pointing out that every digital action is traceable, the production house informed the public that it had already initiated necessary investigations, including forensic investigations and complaints against those involved, and that it was actively identifying all others in the chain of circulation.
“Strict civil and criminal proceedings will be pursued against every offender without exception. The public is hereby strictly advised not to engage with such leaked content. Any person found involved will face immediate legal action at their own risk, as to consequences. If you receive such content, do not open, store, or forward it. Delete it immediately,” the production house advised.
For those unaware, a five-minute clip, believed to be from actor Vijay’s eagerly awaited last film, ‘Jana Nayagan’, was allegedly leaked and is now circulating on social media, much to the dismay of its makers.
The leaked clip, which contains Vijay’s introductory scene and a portion of a song, has triggered concern and anger in the film industry, with several producers and directors expressing solidarity with the makers of ‘Jana Nayagan’.