‘Respect Cinema’: Sonu Sood Reacts To Jana Nayagan Leak, Backs Vijay Thalapathy

Vijay Thalapathy's unreleased movie Jana Nayagan recently got leaked which has sparked strong reactions across the film industry, leaving its team deeply disappointed. Prominent actors like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya and Chiranjeevi condemned the incident, now Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has called the incident disheartening, stressing that films are the result of immense dedication and are deeply personal to those who create them.

Sonu Sood took to his official X account and wrote, "It’s heartbreaking to see a film like Jananayagan get leaked online. The sleepless nights, years of effort and passion that go into making a film… only those involved truly understand. It’s like their baby. Piracy is not just illegal, it’s a complete disregard for every artist and technician behind it. This needs strict action. Standing in support of @actorvijay. Let’s respect cinema."

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Earlier, actress Pooja Hegde also took to her X account and condemned the incident. She said, "My dear audience, a film is the culmination of countless hours of hard work, creative risks, personal sacrifices, and the efforts of a team that shows up to work every day with the hope of delivering the very best experience to you. 'Pooja Hegde further added, 'The online leak of our film is deeply disheartening, not just for me, but for every single person who worked on it. It is incredibly difficult to witness it being leaked and shared illegally. This is not distressing merely because it will impact the film's box office figures, but rather because it strips away the respect that every artist and technician rightfully deserves."

Jana Nayagan was initially announced in September 2024 as Thalapathy 69, denoting Vijay’s 69th film as a lead actor, before its official title was revealed in January 2025. Filming began in October 2024 in Chennai, followed by multiple schedules in Payanoor, and was completed by August 2025.

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The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav. Originally slated for release on January 9, 2026, the film has been indefinitely delayed due to issues with the CBFC.