Footage from actor Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’ began circulating on the internet before its official release, and what might have looked like just another piracy leak has now snowballed into a serious national-level concern. The shock has gone so deep that the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), the oldest and largest body of film producers in India, has directly written to the Prime Minister’s Office for urgent action.
IMPPA takes the matter straight to PM Modi’s desk
The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) has formally appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to step in and ensure strict action against those responsible for the piracy.
IMPPA President Abhay Sinha, in his letter, expressed deep concern that while the Indian film industry is trying to move forward with new-age technologies like Artificial Intelligence, it is still fighting an old enemy: piracy.
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He pointed out that despite repeated complaints in the past, illegal platforms such as Telegram channels, torrent websites, and notorious piracy portals like Tamilrockers continue to operate freely.
According to him, these platforms are not just active but openly streaming and sharing films, causing massive financial damage to producers and other stakeholders.
Sinha stressed that this is not an isolated case, but a repeating crisis that the industry has been warning about for years.
‘Jana Nayagan’ leak sparks urgent warning over certification delays
The letter highlighted that ‘Jana Nayagan’ had been ready for release for a long time. The film was originally ready for theatrical release on 9 January 2026. But its certification process has delayed due to repeated hold-ups and legal procedures.
IMPPA informed the Prime Minister that the film had gone for certification but has still not received approval, which has effectively blocked its official release in theatres.
This delay, the association argued, created an unexpected risk. Since the film remained unreleased officially, it became vulnerable, and parts of it were illegally leaked online.
The association said this situation has already caused heavy financial losses and has directly affected everyone involved in the project from producers to distributors and other workers connected to the film.
With inputs from IANS.