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Jana Nayagan Leak: Rs 70 Crore Financial Blow
3 May
Summary
- Film's OTT rights deal dropped from Rs 120 crore to Rs 50 crore.
- The movie incurred losses of approximately Rs 70 crore due to its leak.
- The political action drama is now targeting a May 8, 2026 release.
Vijay's highly anticipated film 'Jana Nayagan' has encountered severe financial difficulties following its leak online on April 9. The movie reportedly suffered losses amounting to nearly Rs 70 crore. This incident led to the cancellation of a substantial digital deal.
Previously, Prime Video had secured the film's OTT rights for Rs 120 crore. However, after the leak, the platform rescinded the agreement, further compounded by delays related to censor clearance. KVN Productions LLP has initiated legal action and issued a public warning against piracy.
A subsequent attempt to secure a new OTT agreement resulted in a significantly lower offer of Rs 50 crore. Several industry figures, including Chiranjeevi and Sivakarthikeyan, have voiced strong condemnation of piracy, urging audiences to respect the hard work involved in filmmaking and to watch films in theaters.
Despite these considerable setbacks, 'Jana Nayagan' is proceeding with its theatrical release plans. The political action drama, which has experienced multiple delays, is now reportedly aiming for a worldwide release on May 8, 2026, though an official confirmation is pending.
