Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan was recently leaked on the internet, evoking shock and anger among fans and those in the film industry. Several top industry professionals condemned the leak and called for strict action against the perpetrators. Amid this, the Tamil film industry has been hit by another shock, as footage from Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has also surfaced online. The makers have now issued a statement urging audiences not to circulate the viral clip.
Jailer 2 makers on leaked footage
As quoted by Deccan Herald, a statement by the production house Sun Pictures read, “We would like to bring to your attention that a video clip from the sets of Jailer 2 is currently being circulated on social media platforms. Our anti-piracy team is actively monitoring the situation and will be taking necessary action to remove such content, including initiating measures against accounts involved in sharing or promoting these clips.”
“We kindly request members of the media and fan clubs to refrain from using, sharing, or reposting this video, in order to avoid any potential suspension or restrictions on their accounts. Please note that the production will not be held responsible for any such actions taken or for retrieving the accounts,” it added.
This marks the second leak in the Tamil industry after Jana Nayagan. The State Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police announced that it had cracked the case and arrested three more people in connection with it. Giving details of the crime, the police said, “The main accused was working as a freelance assistant editor for another movie. However, he unauthorisedly gained access to the reels of the Jana Nayagan movie at the editing studio and stole them. The stolen data was then rendered into a movie and shared with the co-accused.”
More about Jailer 2
For the uninitiated, director Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer 2 has triggered huge anticipation among fans and film buffs for several reasons. One of the prime reasons is that Jailer 2 promises to deliver action and entertainment similar to the first part, which emerged as a blockbuster, raking in a whopping ₹650 crore worldwide. Sources close to the unit say that Jailer 2 has shaped up well on the lines of Jailer.
The shooting of the second part of Jailer began in Chennai on March 10 last year. This month, Rajinikanth dropped a major update on the film and told reporters, “The film (Jailer 2) is in its finishing stage. The production house will announce its release date.”
The actor is also collaborating with Kamal Haasan and will begin shooting for that project in August.
