Jana Nayagan leak case: Absconding mastermind arrested in Chennai
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has arrested the alleged mastermind in the Jana Nayagan footage leak case. The latest arrests have taken the total to 19 as the probe and piracy warning continue.
The mystery surrounding the leak of Jana Nayagan has taken a fresh turn. The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has arrested the alleged mastermind behind the online circulation of footage from Vijay's much-delayed film, months after clips from the project surfaced on social media.
In an update shared on Wednesday, the Cyber Crime Wing said the accused had been on the run for some time before being tracked down and arrested on June 10. Another person linked to the alleged piracy network was also taken into custody. With the latest arrests, the total number of people held in connection with the case has gone up to 19.
The investigation began in April after the makers complained that footage from the unreleased film had been accessed and shared online without permission. The leak quickly spread across social media and messaging platforms, raising concerns among the film's team and the wider industry.
According to officials, the latest arrests came after weeks of digital tracking and follow-up investigations. The newly arrested accused is believed to have played a key role in making the leaked footage available to the public.
The case first made headlines after portions of Jana Nayagan appeared online in April. In the weeks that followed, several people were arrested, including a freelance editor who was accused of accessing and sharing the footage.
The controversy also spilled into the film industry. Editor Pradeep E Ragav was suspended by the editors' association for working with a freelance editor who was not registered with the body. The association, however, maintained that Ragav was not directly involved in the leak itself.
Produced by KVN Productions, Jana Nayagan stars Vijay, Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Bobby Deol and Gautham Vasudev Menon. The political action drama has attracted significant attention, with many viewing it as Vijay's final film before fully focusing on politics.
Apart from the leak controversy, the film has also been caught in a prolonged certification process. Originally expected to release earlier this year, Jana Nayagan is still awaiting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and the makers are yet to announce a new release date.
The mystery surrounding the leak of Jana Nayagan has taken a fresh turn. The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has arrested the alleged mastermind behind the online circulation of footage from Vijay's much-delayed film, months after clips from the project surfaced on social media.
In an update shared on Wednesday, the Cyber Crime Wing said the accused had been on the run for some time before being tracked down and arrested on June 10. Another person linked to the alleged piracy network was also taken into custody. With the latest arrests, the total number of people held in connection with the case has gone up to 19.
The investigation began in April after the makers complained that footage from the unreleased film had been accessed and shared online without permission. The leak quickly spread across social media and messaging platforms, raising concerns among the film's team and the wider industry.
According to officials, the latest arrests came after weeks of digital tracking and follow-up investigations. The newly arrested accused is believed to have played a key role in making the leaked footage available to the public.
The case first made headlines after portions of Jana Nayagan appeared online in April. In the weeks that followed, several people were arrested, including a freelance editor who was accused of accessing and sharing the footage.
The controversy also spilled into the film industry. Editor Pradeep E Ragav was suspended by the editors' association for working with a freelance editor who was not registered with the body. The association, however, maintained that Ragav was not directly involved in the leak itself.
Produced by KVN Productions, Jana Nayagan stars Vijay, Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Bobby Deol and Gautham Vasudev Menon. The political action drama has attracted significant attention, with many viewing it as Vijay's final film before fully focusing on politics.
Apart from the leak controversy, the film has also been caught in a prolonged certification process. Originally expected to release earlier this year, Jana Nayagan is still awaiting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and the makers are yet to announce a new release date.
