Pooja Hegde has strongly condemned the online leak of her upcoming film Jana Nayagan, calling it “extremely disheartening” for everyone involved in the project. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the actress shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram stories addressing the piracy incident.
Pooja Hegde’s Statement on the Leak
The actress emphasized that filmmaking involves immense dedication, artistic bravery, and personal investments from the entire team. She clarified that the leak is problematic not due to financial concerns, but because it undermines the hard work and recognition of everyone who contributed to the creative process.
Hegde requested audiences to wait for the official theatrical release and steer clear of piracy to help preserve cinema and art. She also pointed out that since Jana Nayagan is superstar Thalapathy Vijay’s final film before his political career, it deserves to be celebrated properly on the big screen.
Industry-Wide Support Against Piracy
Not only Pooja Hegde, but more than 20 prominent celebrities and filmmakers from across the South Indian film industry have publicly condemned the leak of Thalapathy Vijay's final film.
Following the initial reactions from stars like Chiranjeevi, a wave of support has poured in for the film’s production house, KVN Productions. Veteran icons such as Rajinikanth called it a moment of “shock and pain,” while Kamal Haasan termed it a “systemic failure.” Other actors including Suriya and Vijay Deverakonda have also joined the anti-piracy movement.
