Thalapathy VijayThe film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has created a new controversy as the villages around Usilampatti have protested against the release of the film. The natives of the region have claimed that the name of their village is disrespected in the film. In protest, residents of Papapatti and nearby raised black flags outside their houses. The issue has now gained attention, adding to the challenges the film faces before its release.
Citizens of Madurai raise black flags against ‘Jana Nayagan’
According to a report by News18, locals from Papapatti, Pagathevanpatti and Peyampatti villages joined the protest. They alleged that some scenes in ‘Jana Nayagan’ misrepresented their locality and hurt their sentiments. Citizens were critical of how the film portrayed the events of the town’s past. The protesters demanded immediate action, demanding action to stop the release of the film.
Citizens demand an apology and the removal of the offending scenes from the film
As mentioned earlier, the protesters had specific demands. First, they demanded a public apology from the director and the lead actor. Second, they wanted the government to ensure that the scenes in question would be removed from the film. Third, they expressed concerns about the portrayal of their people over time.
‘Jana Nayagan’ faces several issues before its release
“Jana Nayagan”, was supposed to hit the screens to coincide with the festive window of Pongal 2026, but got delayed due to certification issues. Moreover, the film also faced a pre-release leak, which led to arrests and police action against the culprits. However, the makers are hoping for a May 8 release.
About ‘Jana Nayagan’
Directed by H Vinoth, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has been strongly claimed to cover the issues of politics and action, focusing on leadership, democracy and power. Starring Vijay, the film stars Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha BaijuGautham Menon and many other popular actors in important roles.
