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Jana Nayagan Disaster: Film Gets Leaked Online, Flop-Worthy Cringe Visuals Trigger Meme Fest

The alleged leak of a high-definition print of Jana Nayagan, the much-hyped final film of Vijay, has triggered widespread alarm across the Tamil film industry and fan circles, even as the film remains stuck in certification limbo following a prolonged legal standoff.

According to multiple reports, portions of the film including title credits, the introduction sequence, and even the climax, first surfaced on social media platforms before the situation escalated into a full-fledged piracy breach, with the entire HD version reportedly appearing on illegal torrent sites.

Cringe Visuals

The opening sequence is very similar to the original – Bhagwanth Kesari, where Vijay is in prison and is bashing up goons. However, the scenes have been tailored to suit his political entry.

What is cringe is that it is shown as if people in the prison are reading Tamil copies of the Constitution! And he is seen catching hold of it as the goons create a ruckus – as if to indicate he is the one saving the democracy by saving the Constitution – oh well!

 

Then his arm appears – and as expected, it has the tattoo of TVK. It might mean something else in the film but the tattoo has the letters of his political party with the elephant logo.

 

Subsequently, he is shown handing over the book on the constitution to a fellow inmate – Has any of our readers read the constitution or recommended it to anyone?

 

And finally his face emerges as he beats up the bad guys who enter prison to cause chaos.

 

As the fight gets over, his full face is revealed and it is shown with MGR in the surrounding. Once again, Vijay is seen projecting himself as the next MGR – he has done this time and again in his political life.

 

This is from the first clipping; a second clipping of the climax that was circulating has him in his political attire and is also seen showing his inked finger – indicating that he is the change and the film is entirely a launchpad for the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

 

The first part of the sequence has senior actors like Nizhalgal Ravi and even director Gautam Menon in policemen roles but the dialogues end up being damp squibs as they are time and again praising the hero. The scene puts police in bad light showing them dependent on an inmate to fight off goons inside a prison.

The climax shows directors Atlee, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Nelson in the garb of journalists asking him about the election results. It can’t get more cringe than this.

 

Meme Fest

Vijay’s fans reacted with shock and anger, flooding social media with demands for immediate legal action. Many tagged the production house, KVN Productions, urging it to identify those responsible for the leak and to clamp down on further circulation. The production team initially responded by issuing takedown notices and removing clips from platforms such as X, but these efforts proved insufficient as the pirated version spread rapidly across multiple channels.

Those who found the scenes cringe started a memefest on social media. Here are a few such posts:

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the leaked footage may have originated from the editing stage. Observers pointed to a moment in the circulating clip where an individual is seen pausing the video, fuelling speculation of an internal security lapse rather than an external hack.

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“He Doesn’t Have Maturity”: DK Shivakumar Attacks Vijay, Rejects TVK-Congress Claim

“Immature Politician”: DK Shivakumar Slams Vijay, Rejects TVK-Congress Claim

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Thursday, 9 April 2026, released the election manifesto of the Secular Progressive Alliance and launched a sharp attack on Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay, calling him an “immature politician,” while expressing confidence that the alliance would secure a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Addressing reporters, Shivakumar said, “Mr. Vijay is an immature politician. He doesn’t know maturity. I think he might have that TMC with him, that’s all. Indian National Congress is not with him. He might have TMC with him. The Indian National Congress is with DMK.”

His remarks came in response to Vijay’s statement a day earlier suggesting that the DMK may have “bought” the Congress, while claiming that the “real Congress” was backing TVK.

Clarifying his position, Shivakumar reiterated, “I think he might have meant TMC (Tamil Maanila Congress) is with him, that’s all. The Indian National Congress is not with him. The Indian National Congress is with DMK.”

He further underlined that the Indian National Congress remains aligned with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu.

Projecting Karnataka as a model of governance under the Congress, Shivakumar stated that the party had fulfilled all its electoral promises within months of assuming office, despite what he described as obstacles from the Union government.

“In the next five years, we are going to serve people across the country,” he said, appealing to voters in Tamil Nadu to give the alliance another opportunity, as reported in The New Indian Express.

Meanwhile, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram outlined a key welfare proposal in the manifesto, stating, “We have proposed Rs 2,000 for all households as a universal basic income, which will boost the local economy and is widely acknowledged worldwide. Once the new government is formed, this scheme will be implemented.”

 

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IFF – The Organisation Behind The Unblocking Of Pro-Congress X Handle ‘Dr Nimo Yadav 2.0’ & ‘Nehr_Who’

On 18 March 2026, the Union Government issued a directive to X under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, ordering the silent blocking of thirteen accounts – among them @DrNimoYadav and @Nehr_who for peddling hate against India and spreading fake news for years. What happened next was not accidental. It was a system working exactly as designed.

Sequence of Events

Prateek Sharma moved the Delhi High Court after receiving a notification from X that his account had been withheld and claimed in court that his ‘livelihood was affected’.

Within days, both operators were pointed toward a Delhi-based organisation that has quietly positioned itself as the go-to legal machinery for digital rights cases in India – the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF).

No coordinated effort is complete without a favourable media narrative. The Wire and Alt News took responsibility for building that narrative in support of the two handles framing the blocking as an attack on free speech and satire, ensuring maximum public sympathy for the petitioners.

The Legal Machine

IFF assembled a ten-member legal team to represent the two petitioners: Vrinda Grover, Nakul Gandhi, Apar Gupta, Siddhi Sahoo, Gurdeep Singh, Soutik Banerjee, Devika Tulsiani, Indumugi C., Naman Kumar, and Avanti Deshpande. Senior advocate Vrinda Grover argued before Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav of the Delhi High Court that the March 18 blocking order was “totally illegal and arbitrary” and fell entirely outside the scope of Section 69A. Even X Corp sided with the petitioners – writing to MeitY on March 19 itself that the blocking order was “disproportionate” and did not comply with Section 69A requirements.

On 6 April 2026, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav of the Delhi High Court ordered immediate restoration of both accounts, while keeping the specific objectionable tweets under temporary block. The operators were also directed to appear before a MEITY review committee to determine the final status of the blocked posts.

What Is IFF?

Founded in the aftermath of the SaveTheInternet.in net neutrality campaign, IFF has spent nearly a decade building deep institutional experience in fighting Section 69A blocking orders, precisely the kind of cases that land on its desk most frequently.

At the centre of IFF stands Apar Gupta – a practicing advocate registered with the Bar Council of Delhi, a graduate of Columbia University School of Law, and a recipient of the Ashoka Fellowship in 2019, awarded for “creating a model for digital rights advocacy in the country that is driven by the public, for the public.” He served as IFF’s founding Executive Director from 2018 to November 2023, stepped away briefly, and returned as Founder Director in November 2024.

Who Funds IFF?

IFF’s documented organisational donors include:

  • Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiative
  • FOSS United Foundation
  • Wingify Foundation
  • UNESCO
  • Boston Consulting Group
Image Source: StarBoy X handle

Azim Premji and the Wipro group remain the biggest financial backbone of the left ecosystem in India. They are also behind the Indian Philanthropy and Social Markets Foundation (IPSMF), which funds The Wire, Alt News, and nearly every major left-leaning digital media outlet in the country. The money flows in a circle and the circle is tight.

The Question That Needs to Be Asked

IFF describes itself as a digital rights advocacy organisation. Yet the pattern of who it helps and who it does not, is impossible to ignore.

IFF has never represented right-wing accounts such as String Reveals or other X handles when their accounts were suspended or blocked. No writ petition was filed on their behalf. No team of senior advocates assembled. No favourable coverage in The Wire or Alt News.

The digital rights of those who challenge the left ecosystem, it appears, are not rights worth defending.

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DMK Alliance Candidates Meet CSI Bishop, RC Archbishop And Evangelist Paul Dhinakaran To Garner Support Amidst Growing Influence Of TVK Vijay Among Christians

In the run-up to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, candidates of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its alliance partners have intensified outreach efforts among Christian religious leaders, holding a series of meetings across Chennai and its suburbs to seek electoral support.

As part of this campaign, DMK candidates met Paul Francis Ravichandran, Bishop of the Church of South India (CSI), at the Madras Diocese office located on Cathedral Road in Chennai. During the meeting, the candidates received blessings from the bishop. Among those present were Saidapet candidate and Minister Ma. Subramanian, Madhavaram candidate S. Sudharsanam, Perambur candidate R.D. Sekar, Mylapore candidate Mayilai T. Velu, T. Nagar candidate Raja Anbazhagan, and R.K. Nagar candidate J.J. Ebenezer, as reported in Dinakaran.

In a separate interaction held at the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Church in Tambaram, DMK alliance candidates met A. Neethinathan, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu, and sought his blessings. Participants in this meeting included Alandur candidate and Minister T.M.O. Anbarasan, Tambaram candidate R.S. Krithikadevi, Pallavaram candidate Anagai T. Murugesan of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), Sriperumbudur (SC) candidate Selvaperunthagai of the Indian National Congress, Thiruporur candidate Panneerdas of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and Chengalpattu candidate M.K.T. Karthik Dhandapani.

Continuing the outreach, DMK candidates also met Paul Dhinakaran, founder of the Christian organisation Jesus Calls, at Raja Annamalaipuram in Chennai to seek his support. Those present at this meeting included Minister P.K. Sekarbabu (Harbour), T. Velu (Mylapore), Tamizhan Prasanna (Egmore – SC), Karthik Mohan (Villivakkam), A.B. Poornima (Ambattur), and K.S. Ravichandran (Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar – SC). Member of Parliament Wilson was also in attendance.

During these interactions, the bishops and Paul Dhinakaran conveyed their full support to the DMK alliance, as candidates continued coordinated efforts to consolidate backing from influential Christian religious institutions ahead of the elections.

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Salem: Over 20 Girl Students Accuse Sankagiri Govt School Teacher Of Sexual Harassment, Suspended

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Sexual harassment complaints against government schoolteachers seems to be unabating in Dravidian Model Tamil Nadu.

In yet another instance, this time from Salem, a government school teacher was reportedly sexually harassing girl students in the school.

As reported in Chanakyaa, Balasubramani (48), a mathematics teacher at Kaveripatty Panchayat Union Middle School near Sankagiri in Salem district, has been suspended. More than 20 girl students complained that he sexually harassed them.

District Educational Officer Thangarasu took action following the students’ complaints and ordered the suspension. The incident occurred at the government middle school where Balasubramani was working.

 

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Anti-Hindu Journo Mehdi Hasan Shares AI-Generated Fake Video, Blames “Indian News Clip” In ‘Apology’

Anti-India and anti-Hindu ‘journalist’ and commentator Mehdi Hasan came under fire after resharing a very visibly AI-generated fake video that showed a Hindi-speaking news anchor making claims about the United States, Iran, and Pakistan. The clip itself appears fabricated, with obvious signs of artificial generation in both visuals and audio, and the setting suggests a false narrative that Pakistan mediated a ceasefire between Iran and the US.

This was the said video.

After backlash, Hasan posted an apology on 8 April 2026, saying he had reshared an “edited/inaccurate clip” from Indian cable news and blaming his “early-morning itchy Twitter trigger finger” for the mistake. He also said the platform is full of “misinformation & disinformation and AI” and urged people to be more careful before sharing.

But the apology itself quickly became controversial because it seemed to shift the blame onto India rather than acknowledge that the video may not even have originated in India at all. Hasan seemed to have used his own error to frame India negatively, despite the fact that the clip was clearly AI-generated and could just as easily have come from Pakistan or another source. But still, he shared it and in his alleged apology ensured that India was the perpetrator and he was the victim.

It is a well-known fact that Mehdi Hasan is vocally anti-India.

Liberal woke Islamist journalist Mehdi Hasan who is a closet terror sympathizer thinks that as a Muslim he has the divine right to have the moral high ground no matter what. In fact, he once said, “Once we lose the moral high ground we are no different from the rest, of the non-Muslims, from the rest of those human beings who live their lives as animals, bending any rule to fulfill any desire.

Though Mehdi Hasan grew up in a very multicultural environment in the United Kingdom, his disdain and sheer hate for non-Muslims has been visible for years. As a very strong debater, he must be acknowledged for providing brilliant intellectual covering fire when it comes to vilifying the other side.

His particular target has been the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who he equates to Adolph Hitler. In one of his tweets, Hasan tried to get the attention of the liberal cabal when he said, “Putin. Orban. Le Pen. We talk a lot in the West about the rise of far-right authoritarians and yet we never mention India’s Narendra Modi and his BJP. I did a deep-dive into India under Modi & new warnings of an anti-Muslim genocide,”.

Without missing a breath, he equated Hindu Nationalism in India with white Supremacy in the West, which is an ideology based on race. He also said that ‘Hinduism’ and ‘Hindutva’ are different which is a line parroted by many leftists, Congress supporters and Dravidianists in India to undermine Hindus.

In 2021, he platformed George-Soros-funded, anti-India activist Sunita Vishwanath to unleash her propaganda against India and the Modi government.

Hasan used to be a part of Al-Jazeera. 

Hasan also allegedly once made a post on his social media “Make American Planes Crash Again” hinting at a repeat of the twin tower terror attack. He posted this on 16 February 2025 shortly after a U.S. plane crash, as a satirical jab at the “Make America Great Again” slogan in the context of U.S. foreign policy.

He deleted it soon after amid backlash, later calling it “poorly worded” and blaming critics for Islamophobia.

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“Highly Competitive Fight Ahead, TVK Will Split Votes, Will Affect Ruling Party”, Says Rahul Gandhi’s Aide Praveen Chakravarty

“Highly Competitive Fight Ahead, TVK Will Split Votes, Will Affect Ruling Party”, Says Rahul Gandhi's Aide Praveen Chakravarty

Ahead of the formalisation of the seat-sharing agreement between the DMK and Congress, political circles were abuzz with reports suggesting a possible alliance between the Congress and Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Amid this backdrop, Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty, who heads the party’s data analytics division and is considered close to Rahul Gandhi, stated that his meeting with actor-politician Vijay was carried out with the approval of the Congress leadership.

As reported in Dinamalar, in an interview to an English daily, Chakravarty clarified that the meetings were not personal initiatives but were undertaken with the consent of the party high command. He stated that all actions taken by him over the past six months had been with the approval of the leadership and added that he was prepared to face criticism and even be made a scapegoat if required for the party’s interests. He also indicated that another senior All India Congress Committee functionary had participated in the meeting with Vijay.

While declining to comment directly on whether formal alliance talks took place, Chakravarty acknowledged that discussions on politics, including Tamil Nadu politics, were held during the meeting.

Addressing questions on alliance dynamics, he said that within the Congress, there was a strong view that the party should seek a greater number of seats in Tamil Nadu. He noted that nearly two-thirds of party functionaries supported increasing the number of seats allocated to Congress, while some backed the demand for a share in power. A smaller section, he said, suggested that alternative options should be considered if these demands were not met.

Chakravarty described the Congress in Tamil Nadu as a party that does not fully recognise its own strength, comparing it to Hanuman. He said the current political situation presents an opportunity for the party to rebuild, reorganise, and strengthen itself. He also emphasised that Congress leaders and workers expect both respect and a fair share of seats, and warned that dissatisfaction among cadres would persist unless the number of constituencies allotted to the party is increased.

On electoral prospects, Chakravarty said the upcoming Assembly election would be highly competitive. He stated that TVK’s entry into the electoral fray could lead to a split in votes, which, according to him, would impact the ruling party.

Despite earlier speculation about alternative alliance options, Congress has continued in its alliance with the DMK, with seat-sharing finalised and candidate nominations already filed.

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“Why Appoint Fit Person Without Trustees?”: Madras High Court Slams DMK Govt In HR&CE-Administered Masani Amman Temple Case

“Why Appoint Fit Person Without Trustees?”: Madras High Court Slams DMK Govt In HR&CE-Administered Masani Amman Temple Case

The Madras High Court on 8 April 2026, heard W.P. No. 12656 of 2026 filed by P. Bhaskar, seeking to quash the DMK government order G.O.(D) No.15 dated 14 January 2026, by which a ‘Fit Person’ (Thakkar) was appointed for the Arulmighu Masani Amman Temple in Pollachi, and to restrain authorities from operating or breaking the temple’s fixed deposit.

The matter was listed as Item No. 4 for admission before the First Bench comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan.

Appearing for the petitioner, Senior Advocate B. Jagannath argued that the Masani Amman Temple is a major and prominent temple with fixed deposits exceeding Rs.120 crore, and that the appointment of a Fit Person violates Sections 46, 47 and related provisions of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Act. He submitted that despite a public notification issued in March 2025 calling for applications for appointment of trustees, no trustees have been appointed even after one year.

The petitioner contended that the Fit Person, appointed as the fifth respondent, is only a temporary arrangement and cannot take major policy decisions, particularly in the absence of a duly constituted Board of Trustees. It was argued that without trustees, decisions involving temple funds including fixed deposits cannot be legally undertaken.

The petitioner further raised apprehensions regarding the temple’s fixed deposits, stating that in the previous year, an attempt had allegedly been made to break the fixed deposit for a luxury resort project in Ooty, which was dropped following intervention. It was submitted that similar risks persist in the absence of trustees.

During the hearing, the Bench questioned the respondents on why trustees had not been appointed for over a year and sought an explanation for appointing a Fit Person in 2026 despite the delay.

Responding to these submissions, Senior Advocate R. Shanmugasundaram, appearing for the respondents and assisted by R. Bharanidharan, submitted that the appointment of the Fit Person is only a temporary, stop-gap arrangement. He stated that there is no current proposal to break the temple’s fixed deposit and that the earlier luxury resort proposal had already been dropped.

The respondents further submitted that applications received for trustee appointments have been scrutinised and that certain candidates have been identified. It was stated that the process of appointing trustees would be completed promptly after the elections.

According to the respondents, the petitioner’s apprehensions regarding misuse of funds were unfounded, and the Fit Person’s role is limited to interim administration until trustees are appointed.

The Court, after hearing both sides, noted that applications for trustee positions had already been invited and were under scrutiny. The Bench disposed of the writ petition with a direction to the authorities to expedite the appointment of regular trustees and ensure that provisions of the HR&CE Act are strictly followed before taking any decision regarding utilisation of temple funds.

The Court also observed that apprehensions regarding misuse of temple funds, including fixed deposits of around Rs.100 crore, could not be entertained in the absence of material evidence, but allowed the petitioner to approach authorities in case of any violation.

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Head Constable Kothandapani Burns DMK Flag In Protest Against Years-Long Allegations Of Medical Negligence Of His Daughter

A head constable attached to the Otteri police station, Kothandapani, once again staged a protest in 2026, escalating his demonstration by attempting to burn a political party flag, in continuation of his long-running grievance over the medical condition of his daughter.

Kothandapani has alleged that his daughter was subjected to a wrongful medical procedure in 2021 during the DMK regime, and that no justice has been delivered for the alleged injustice suffered by her. He had earlier staged protests holding the DMK flag along with his daughter, demanding accountability.

During the latest protest, he raised a series of slogans, speaking to media, stating, “Dravida Model, this government has destroyed everything. For what happened in 2021, no solution has been given until now, crime after crime has been happening.” He further challenged the political leadership, saying, “Go and tell the Chief Minister, does he have the guts? Let’s see if you can say it — former Chief Minister!” Referring to electoral alliances, he added, “In 234 constituencies, with 25 parties, you have formed an alliance. Tell one person in your own constituency — just one person, just one person, let’s see if you can say it… that this child has been denied justice.”

During the protest, he brought his daughter along and made her participate in burning the flag. Police intervened at the scene, extinguished the burning flag, and restrained him.

 

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The issue traces back to April 2023, when Kothandapani’s daughter, who was undergoing treatment for a kidney ailment at Egmore Children’s Hospital in Chennai, slipped into a coma, which he has attributed to alleged medical negligence. Following this, on 15 August 2023, he staged a dharna with his daughter in front of the DGP office on Kamaraj Road, claiming that no proper explanation had been provided by the hospital regarding the cause of her condition.

According to Kothandapani, his daughter has been under medical treatment since the age of three, receiving medications prescribed by government doctors. He alleged that her relapse in 2021 was due to side effects of these medicines. He further claimed that due to incorrect diagnosis and improper treatment by doctors, the child developed severe complications, including blackening of her legs and serious blood clotting.

He also alleged that certain medications were administered to his daughter without his consent, which led to her suffering from fits, following which she was admitted to the ICU for further treatment. He has consistently demanded immediate action against the doctors he holds responsible for her condition.

Kothandapani further stated that even after a prolonged period, his daughter had not received proper treatment, and that the hospital neither explained nor investigated the alleged lapse. He said that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights examined the case and, after four months, issued a disability certificate. However, he rejected this, stating that he wanted answers for the alleged mistreatment of his child rather than a disability certification.

During his earlier protest in 2023, which lasted around 20 minutes, he was pacified by personnel from the Marina police station and taken to the police station.

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TVK’s Aadhav Arjuna – Odd Day: “Minority Word Must Be Discarded”; Even Day: Plays Christian Minority Card For Votes

Remarks made by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Aadhav Arjuna at two different points in time have come under scrutiny for reflecting a clear hypocrisy on the use of the term “minority.”

On 24 December 2025, Aadhav Arjuna stated, “As our leader always says, the words “minority people, minority people,” and “Dalit people, oppressed people, oppressed people” – these terms must first be discarded. This is the commitment of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. From the very day the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam started the political party, the word “minority” has been discarded. From now on, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam will not use the term “minority people. We will create a society where everyone is equal – that is humanity. Those words must be thrown away.”

However, on 2 April 2026, speaking at an election rally, Aadhav Arjuna referred to the same terminology while addressing supporters. He said, “He said this while speaking. While speaking, what name did he use? Today, when reading out the candidate name, he said, “I, Joseph Vijay.” He issued a challenge – even if I come from a minority community, I will clearly state my name, he said, actually.”

The contrast between the two statements – one rejecting the use of the term “minority” altogether and the other invoking it in a political context has raised questions about the consistency of messaging within the party’s campaign narrative.

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