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Rishab Shetty Condemns 'Jana Nayagan' Leak, Calls It Unacceptable Act

A five-minute clip from actor Vijay's upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan' has been leaked on social media, sparking outrage. Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty strongly condemned the leak, calling it a serious and unacceptable act that undermines the hard work of the filmmaking team. He appealed to the audience to respect the efforts and stop sharing the leaked footage to protect the cinema family. The leak has drawn condemnation from several major stars and industry professionals across Indian film industries.

Key Points: Rishab Shetty Slams 'Jana Nayagan' Leak, Supports Vijay's Team

  • 5-min clip of Vijay's film leaked online
  • Rishab Shetty calls it serious & unacceptable
  • He urges audience to stop spreading footage
  • Stars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan condemn leak
  • Film features Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol
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Rishab Shetty on 'Jana Nayagan' leak: Serious and unacceptable act

Actor Rishab Shetty condemns the leak of Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan,' calling it a serious act and urging fans to stop piracy.

"Cinema is built on passion, dreams, and love... When someone tries to tamper with that effort, it deeply affects everyone involved. - Rishab Shetty"

Mumbai, April 11

Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty on Saturday is standing in solidarity with the Vijay-starrer "Jana Nayagan" entire team and called the leak a serious and unacceptable act.

A five-minute clip, reportedly from actor Vijay's eagerly awaited last film 'Jana Nayagan' leaked and started doing the rounds on social media. The clip contained Vijay's introductory scene and a portion of a song.

Rishab took to X, formerly called Twitter, and showcased his support to the team.

"Cinema is built on passion, dreams, and love. Countless people work tirelessly to bring entertainment to audiences. When someone tries to tamper with that effort, even in the smallest way, it deeply affects everyone involved," Rishab wrote.

He added that the "unfortunate leak" of Jana Nayagan is a "serious and unacceptable act."

Rishab continued: "As audience please do respect the efforts and stop spreading the leaked footages. Do not kill the strength to give you many more cinemas tomorrow. I stand in solidarity with the entire team and @KvnProductions during this difficult time. Protect our cinema family. #killpiracy."

Directed by H. Vinoth, 'Jana Nayagan' boasts a powerful ensemble cast featuring Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, and Gautham Vasudev Menon.

Stars, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya and Chiranjeevi, and film industry professionals cutting across film industries have condemned the leaking 'Jana Nayagan', featuring actors Vijay and Pooja Hegde in the lead.

Rishab was last seen in Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1. It is an epic mythological action drama.

It stars Rishab Shetty in a four pivotal roles as Berme, Mayakara, Annappa and Kaadubettu Shiva.

The film also stars Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film.

Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the prequel blends regional folklore and divinity into a narrative that explores man's relationship with nature. It went on to become a huge commercial success at the box office and is currently the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 and also ranks among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

- IANS

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Rahul R
This is so disappointing. As a huge Vijay fan, I want to see his intro on the big screen with full impact, not on a blurry phone video. Whoever leaked this has no respect for cinema or the audience. #killpiracy
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Arjun K
Solidarity from Rishab means a lot. After Kantara, he knows the value of a film's journey. Hope the team finds the culprit. On another note, can't wait for both Jana Nayagan *and* Kantara Chapter 1! 🤩
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Sarah B
While I agree piracy is wrong, the film industry also needs to look at its security. How does a clip from a major star's film leak so easily? There must be better digital protection measures in place.
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Karthik V
True cinema lovers will never watch leaked content. It's about integrity. The team has put in so much effort, from actors to spot boys. Let's support them by watching it in theatres. Jai Hind!
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Meera T
Heartbreaking for the team. A film is like a child for them. Good to see stars across industries standing together. This unity is needed more often, not just during crises.

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