The trailer of Jana Nayagan, director H Vinoth’s much-anticipated collaboration with Vijay, has stirred fresh debate online — this time over the apparent use of artificial intelligence. While comparisons to Bhagavanth Kesari dominated early conversations, fans have now turned their attention to what they believe is an unintended Gemini AI watermark embedded in the trailer.
The element, visible briefly around the 25-second mark, has triggered criticism from netizens who accuse the makers of carelessness. Some commentators have described it as a glaring technical lapse, while others argue that it reflects a larger issue of irresponsible AI usage in mainstream cinema.
What has further fuelled the backlash is the fact that the visual remains present in the trailer hosted on YouTube, even after the issue was widely discussed online. The makers have yet to respond or clarify whether the appearance was accidental or intentional.
This controversy emerges amid growing pressure on the film’s release logistics. Exhibitors are reportedly facing challenges due to delays in censorship clearance, complicating show schedules as the January 9 release date approaches.
With Jana Nayagan set to arrive during the competitive Pongal window alongside Parasakthi, the ongoing debate adds another layer of scrutiny to one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of the season.
