Coimbatore Cable TV Operator Arrested for Telecasting Leaked Footage of Jana Nayagan The Coimbatore District (Rural) Police arrested a local cable TV operator on Monday, April 13, 2026, for broadcasting leaked footage of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan. The operator, S. Palanisamy (44), who runs the Rasi cable TV network in Karumathampatti, was booked late on Sunday, April 12, following a complaint lodged by TVK functionary Mohanapriya. The incident occurred on March 11, when the movie’s leaked version was aired for 21 minutes after the interval, prompting intervention by TVK cadre members. The complaint alleges that the unauthorized broadcast of the film’s footage, which was intended for a later release, violated intellectual property laws and disrupted the planned premiere. Mohanapriya, a senior TVK official, reportedly filed the case after discovering the footage on a local cable TV channel. The police investigation revealed that the operator had accessed the leaked material and distributed it to subscribers, bypassing the official release schedule. TVK, a regional political party and film production entity, has been vocal about protecting its creative and political interests. The party’s intervention on March 11, following the unauthorized broadcast, underscores the sensitivity of the situation. Vijay, a prominent figure in Tamil cinema and politics, has previously faced controversies over leaked content, but this incident marks a significant escalation. The leaked footage, which reportedly included scenes from the film’s climax, was shared with subscribers through the Rasi network, which operates in the Coimbatore region.#vijay #tamilaga_vettri_kazhagam #coimbatore_district #rasi_cable_tv #mohanapriya
