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Pooja Hegde Appeals to Fans After 'Jana Nayagan' Leak, Calls Piracy "Disheartening"

Actress Pooja Hegde has expressed deep disappointment after her upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan' was leaked online. She took to Instagram to appeal to fans, stating that piracy disrespects the hard work of the entire film crew. The film's producers have also issued a statement confirming the leak and that strict action is being taken. 'Jana Nayagan' is notably actor Vijay's final film before he embarks on a full-time political career.

Key Points: Pooja Hegde on Jana Nayagan Leak, Urges Against Piracy

  • Film leaked online before release
  • Hegde calls it disrespectful to artists
  • Appeals to watch in theatres
  • Makers taking strict action
  • Film is Vijay's last before politics
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Pooja Hegde calls 'Jana Nayagan' leak "disheartening," appeals to fans to watch in theatres

Actress Pooja Hegde calls the 'Jana Nayagan' online leak disheartening, appeals to fans to watch Vijay's final film in theatres and not encourage piracy.

Pooja Hegde calls 'Jana Nayagan' leak "disheartening," appeals to fans to watch in theatres
"Seeing our film leaked online is disheartening, not just for me, but for every single person who worked on it. - Pooja Hegde"

Chennai, April 11

Hours after reports claimed that Jana Nayagan was leaked online, actress Pooja Hegde joined several stars from the Telugu and Tamil film industries in speaking out against piracy.

Pooja, who plays the female lead in the film, shared her disappointment and urged fans to wait for the official release and watch the film in theatres.

Taking to Instagram Stories on Saturday, the actress spoke about the hard work, sacrifices, and effort that go into making a film. Calling the leak "disheartening" for the entire team, she 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."

Hegde further added that piracy takes away the "respect" every artist and technician deserves. She also appealed to audiences to celebrate Vijay's final film in the right way on the big screen.

"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."

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Earlier, the makers of the film, KVN Productions, had also issued a statement asking people not to share or watch the leaked material.

The production house said that parts of the movie, and in some cases almost the entire film, had been illegally circulated on social media and other online platforms. Calling it a serious case of digital piracy, the team said strict action was being taken.

Jana Nayagan, which is said to be Vijay's final film before his full-time political journey, has already faced delays due to certification issues. The film was earlier expected to release during Pongal on January 9.

- ANI

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Shreya B
It's really sad. The team has worked so hard, especially with all the delays. But honestly, the ticket prices in multiplexes are so high these days, it's becoming difficult for a family to watch together. Maybe that's why some people look for leaks? Not justifying it, just saying.
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Vikram M
Theatrical experience for a Vijay movie is something else! The whistles, the celebrations... you can't get that on a phone screen. Will definitely watch it in cinema. Hope they catch the people responsible for the leak.
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Anjali F
Respect to Pooja for speaking up. It's not just about stars, but hundreds of technicians. That said, producers should also look at early OTT releases for some regions after a shorter theatrical window. Might reduce piracy pressure.
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David E
Watching from the US. The appeal makes sense, but for the diaspora, we often have to wait months for a theatrical release here, if it comes at all. The temptation to watch a leak is high, but I'll wait for a legal stream. Hope it's soon!
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Karthik V
Feeling bad for the team. After all the CBFC delays, now this leak? Double whammy. Strict action needs to be taken. This is Thalaivar's political launch pad film, deserves all the support.

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