Jana Nayagan: Not frame-by-frame remake of Bhagavanth Kesari, but fans irked by this glaring mistake in Vijay film’s trailer
Jana Nayagan: Fans spotted an AI-tool watermark in a trailer frame, indicating AI-generated visuals, as they criticised the makers. The film is set to release in theatres on January 9
Last Updated: 11.19 AM, Jan 04, 2026
The trailer of Jana Nayagan has dropped, and fans have been giving mixed reactions. Beyond finding the similarities with the Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari and confirming it to be a remake indeed, some of them have spotted a glaring mistake in the trailer.
Jana Nayagan trailer: What mistake did fand find out?
Jana Nayagan trailer has only strengthened the rumours that it is a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari. While there might be some new elements added as well, along with strong political undertones given Vijay is entering politics soon, fans cannot stop but point out one glaring mistake in Jana Nayagan trailer.
Many pointed out a certain frame which has a watermark logo of a certain AI tool, and deduced how the makers have not only used AI to design the frames but also have not bothered to remove it from the main trailer. Some further went on to talk about how AI has seeped into the making of mainstream cinema, while others joked about how they can take a class for the makers on how to remove the watermark. Here are the reactions of those who caught the AI watermark in the trailer.
When is Jana Nayagan releasing?
Jana Nayagan is Vijay’s 69th film and all set to hit theatres on January 9 ahead of Pongal festivities. With just less than a week to go, the advance bookings are yet to open full-fledged and the censor formalities are underway. Directed by filmmaker H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is touted to be Vijay’s final film before he turns into full-time politician.
The cast of Jana Nayagan also features actors Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Narain, Sunil, others. With music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film is shot by cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan Isc and edited by Pradeep E Ragav. Prime Video has bagged the post-theatrical streaming rights of the film.
Jana Nayagan FAQs
Q. Is Jana Nayagan the last film of Vijay?
A. Jana Nayagan is touted to be Vijay's last film before he takes up full time politics.
Q. How much Vijay got paid for Jana Nayagan?
A. Vijay reportedly got paid Rs 275 crore for his upcoming movie Jana Nayagan.
Q. Which movie remake is Jana Nayagan?
A. Jana Nayagan is a remake of Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari.