Pooja Hegde wrote, “My lovely audience. A film is the result of countless hours, creative risks, personal sacrifices, and a team that showed up every single day hoping to give you the best experience possible. Seeing our film leaked online is disheartening, not just for me, but for every single person who worked on it. To see it being leaked and shared illegally is tough-not because of numbers, but because it takes away the respect that every artist and technician on the film deserves...plus don't we all deserve to gather together to celebrate and watch Vijay sir's last film, one last time, on the big screen in the right way So let's watch it the right way.. Let's wait. It will be out in due time. Let's not encourage piracy. That's how cinema and art will survive. Love, Art. Artists. Technicians. - PH”
Her statement comes in response to the widespread circulation of Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, which has triggered outrage across the industry. The film, directed by H Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, also features Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju in key roles.
The film, which is intended to be Vijay’s final appearance before his political entry, has faced multiple delays due to certification issues with the CBFC. Initially slated for a January 2026 release, it has now been indefinitely postponed, making the leak even more controversial. Following the incident, the makers have reportedly initiated legal action against accounts distributing pirated content.
Fans of Vijay and the cast have largely rallied behind Pooja Hegde’s message, echoing her call to avoid piracy and experience the film in cinemas as intended. The strong reactions underline the growing concern in the industry over digital leaks and the urgent need for stricter protections for unreleased films.
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