Another major setback has occurred in the legal battle over the alleged leak Thalapathy Vijay‘s ‘Jana Nayagan.’ The case remains one of the biggest criminal inquiries in recent Tamil cinema, as authorities investigate how the film was allegedly leaked online before it was approved by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and before its release. At this time, a Madras High Court he has given an important rule that will change the next direction of the research as the research progresses.
Madras Supreme Court denied bail in ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak case
The Madras High Court on July 2 rejected the bail plea of ​​accused S Rajini, Jayaprakash, and the 11th accused in the “Jana Nayagan” case. The prosecution told the court in the case that around 1.2 crore people had reportedly watched the film online before its release, making it one of the biggest piracy cases in recent years, The Hindu reported. The prosecution also alleged that the main accused, a freelance video editor, allegedly copied video files from the editing studio onto a hard drive. According to investigators, the footage was later made into a full-length film and posted on Google Drive, where it is said to have spread to fraudulent platforms. The court, seeing the seriousness of the charges, refused to grant bail to the two.
Chennai Police continue their search
The public prosecutor told the court that the Chennai police have not completed the investigation and so far they have only filed a preliminary report. Officials also said that two of the 21 accused have fled, and tracking them down is necessary to uncover alleged financial transactions linked to the piracy network. The investigating agency said that releasing the accused at this stage would affect the investigation, as there are concerns about tampering with evidence or attempts to influence witnesses. Based on his submission, the court accepted the request of the prosecutor to continue the investigation without granting bail.
The ‘Jana Nayagan’ piracy investigation is still far from over
The alleged leak had prompted the makers of the film to approach the Supreme Court earlier and get an order for internet service providers to stop the illegal showing of ‘Jana Nayagan’ online. The case has escalated into a major investigation into digital fraud and the illegal distribution of unreleased films. While police are still examining digital evidence, financial links and the involvement of the remaining accused, the investigation is still ongoing. The latest order by the Supreme Court shows that the investigation is not over, as the authorities continue their efforts to identify everyone involved in one of the biggest piracy cases in Tamil cinema.