The leak of a five-minute clip from Vijay's highly anticipated film, Jana Nayagan, has ignited a wave of condemnation from prominent figures in the South Indian film industry. Celebrities such as Chiranjeevi and Sivakarthikeyan expressed their disappointment on social media, stressing the importance of respecting the hard work that goes into filmmaking and urging fans to avoid piracy. The leaked footage, which reportedly includes the film's title credits and Vijay's introduction scene, has been circulating widely on social media platforms. Fans have rallied to tag the producer, KVN Productions, demanding accountability for the leak. The film, which was initially set for release on January 9, has faced multiple delays, with the latest reports suggesting it may not hit theaters until after the April 30 deadline. The delays are partly attributed to political content in the film, which has drawn scrutiny from the Censor Board due to the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features a notable cast including Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol, and is positioned as Vijay's last cinematic venture before he transitions into politics.