With CM Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ all set for its theatrical release on July 23, director H Vinoth has addressed one of the biggest controversies surrounding the film during production. Rumors have it that the film’s scenes were secretly shot during an event in Karur using multiple cameras, leading to widespread speculation on social media. Responding to the allegations for the first time, H. Vinoth: vehemently denied the claims and said the truth could have been established with a simple verification.
H Vinoth says facts reveal rumours
In an interview with Behindwoods, H Vinoth revealed that he was advised not to react immediately because it would only make the controversy worse. “They also shared those claims with me. I asked if I should respond, but they advised me not to because it would become a bigger issue,” he said.The filmmaker immediately questioned the basis of the allegations. “I just want to ask a simple question. At that time, was I in Chennai, Bengaluru, or Karur? For the police, it took 15-20 minutes to verify my location. Even if the journalists had 15 hours, they would still know through CCTV records and mobile phone records. If they had really investigated things, they would have found the truth easily,” he added.
The director says the accusations have affected his family
When asked if his aides could have been at the location, Vinoth rejected the suggestion and said the allegations crumble if there is any evidence. “If the film had actually been leaked and the scenes were actually there, the people who made the accusations could only have apologised,” he said.The director also spoke about the personal impact of the controversy, revealing, “What hurts me the most is that there are people who come to my wife and ask, ‘Did your husband really do this?’ In a country as big as ours, there are more important issues that deserve attention. It is disappointing that so much attention is given to this matter. “
‘Jana Nayagan’ is heading to theaters amid huge expectations
With the rumors answered and the film finally ready for release, the spotlight has shifted to ‘Jana Nayagan’ itself. The film is H Vinoth’s first collaboration with: Vijay: and is said to be the actor’s last film before entering full-time politics. Despite many obstacles such as delays in certification and piracy issues, the action drama has generated a lot of anticipation among fans, with a star-studded cast.