Vijay Deverakonda condemned the piracy of the Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, addressing the issue strongly.

The actor used his social media account to join other superstars who expressed their anger about the incident while they supported 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 reacts to 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."

Jana Nayagan leak explained

The leak revealed multiple clips from Jana Nayagan which showed the main actor's introduction scene and the title card. The leak included a 5 minute video which circulated online in HD formats before its official theatrical release.

The production house KVN Productions confirmed the leak through an official statement which showed that unknown people had illegally accessed and duplicated and spread various parts of the movie.

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.”

The leak has been condemned by major industry figures who include Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Suriya and Chiranjeevi who demand more severe penalties against the responsible parties.

Kamal Haasan seeks 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."