In a big development in the Jana Nayagan leak case, it has now been reported that the alleged mastermind behind the online circulation of footage from Vijay’s film has been arrested. Reportedly, the alleged mastermind has been on the run
for some time now and was arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing from Chennai on June 10, 2026.
Besides this, a report by India Today also claimed that another person linked to the case has also been taken into custody. Reportedly, this man was linked to the alleged piracy network and was nabbed by the cybercrime unit recently. With this, a total of 19 people have been arrested in the case as of now.
Freelance Video Editor Was Also Arrested
Previously, a freelance editor named Uma Shankar was also arrested in connection with the case. Reportedly, the freelance assistant editor was working on another film when he got unauthorised access to Jana Nayagan footage at the editing studio. It is believed that this freelancer copied the film’s footage, processed data into a complete version and shared it with others. However, it soon went viral on social media and also reached the piracy websites.
This editor was booked under Section 61(2), 306, 316(2), 318(4) of the BNS and Section 43 of the IT Act along with Sections 66,66B, 66C, 66D of the IT (Amendment) Act and Sections 51,63(a), 65 of the Copyright Act and Sections 65A, 65B of the Copyright (Amendment) Act read with Section 6AB of the Cinematography Act. His anticipatory bail plea was also rejected by the Madras High Court.
When Was Jana Nayagan Leaked?
Jana Nayagan, which also marks Thalapathy Vijay’s last movie, was leaked online on April 9. After the lead, the producers of the movie initiated legal action against the source. The legal team representing the film’s production house, KVN Productions LLP, issued a public notice warning against the circulation of any leaked content, including clips, images, or full versions of the film. The team also expressed “shock and urgency” over the breach, and warned of action if leaked scenes are downloaded, shared or reposted on any digital medium.
