The CBFC has denied reports that Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan was leaked from its system, calling the claims baseless. Officials said a secure KDM system prevents unauthorised access and that the film’s DCP was handed to the applicant earlier. The alleged leak has sparked outrage, with industry figures condemning piracy. Legal action has been initiated.

New Delhi, Apr 11: Reports claiming that actor-politician Vijay's upcoming Tamil film "Jana Nayagan" was leaked from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) are baseless and misleading, official sources said on Saturday.

The film, directed by H Vinoth, was widely touted as Vijay's final cinematic outing before entering full-time politics. It was reportedly leaked online on Friday. The incident has triggered a wave of outrage among the film fraternity.

"Reports claiming that the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan' was leaked from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) are baseless and misleading," an official source said, adding that the CBFC follows a secure KDM (Key Delivery Message) system for all theatrical films submitted for certification, with access to content being password-protected.

"The KDM remains solely with the producer/filmmaker. Without a valid KDM, the film cannot be accessed or viewed," the source added.