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‘Won’t advocate it’: Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj piracy remark faces pushback from Varun Badola | Bollywood News

‘Won’t advocate it’: Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj piracy remark faces pushback from Varun Badola | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 13, 2026 01:51 PM IST After nearly four years of censorship-related delays, Diljit Dosanjh‘s Satluj was released on ZEE5 on July 3. However, it was taken down from the OTT platform within 48 hours. Following the takedown, Diljit appeared unfazed by the film being downloaded and circulated, remarking that “everyone has the film downloaded with them.” Now, actor Varun Badola, who plays advocate Ravinder Jais in the movie previously titled Punjab 95, has reacted to the row and Diljit’s pro-piracy remark. ‘Can’t advocate piracy’ During an interview with News18, Varun shared that he had also not watched Satluj and said, “I’ve been seeing videos of the film being screened in villages on Instagram. We keep fighting against piracy. I understand that this situation is very different but I still can’t advocate piracy. I won’t watch the pirated version. That’s a rule I’ve always followed. So, I’ll wait. The only thing we can all do right now is wait.” The actor also revealed that he had no idea about the title of …

CM Vijay shares Jana Nayagan’s latest poster as film gets ‘A’ certification, release date mentioned ‘coming soon’

CM Vijay shares Jana Nayagan’s latest poster as film gets ‘A’ certification, release date mentioned ‘coming soon’

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Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay’s much delayed film Jana Nayagan is all set to storm theatres. And the man himself has declared it. Vijay on a poster of Jana Nayagan. In an Instagram post on Saturday, he shared that the film has finally been certified ‘A’ (Adults only) by the Central Board of Film Certification. Check it out: The poster also mentions his current job: “The honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay”. But a fixed release date was missing from the poster, and it simply said “Coming soon”. Jana Nayagan is expected to be Vijay’s last release as an actor as he fully shifts his focus to politics. Anirudh has scored the music. The film has endured a turbulent journey to the big screen, with multiple setbacks threatening to derail its release. The film first ran into delays over its censor certification, leading to uncertainty around its release date and sparking legal proceedings over the certification process. Matters worsened when more than five minutes of footage, including Vijay’s introduction scene and key sequences, leaked …

Satluj leaks on X after Zee5 removal; platform urges fans not to support piracy

Satluj leaks on X after Zee5 removal; platform urges fans not to support piracy

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A day after Satluj was removed from Zee5, the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer has surfaced on social media platforms, with users circulating downloaded and pirated versions of the film. The leak comes after the movie’s brief OTT run reignited conversations around censorship, piracy and access to films based on sensitive real-life events. Satluj leaked after Zee5 removal Soon after the film disappeared from Zee5, several users on X (formerly Twitter) began sharing download links and pirated copies of Satluj. The posts quickly gained traction, with many asking for alternative formats and shareable links in the comments section. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

ZEE5 condemns Satluj piracy after full movie leaks online hours after Diljit Dosanjh’s call to share downloaded copies

ZEE5 condemns Satluj piracy after full movie leaks online hours after Diljit Dosanjh’s call to share downloaded copies

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Just two days after it was released on ZEE5 India, Satluj was taken off the platform. But that hasn’t stopped people from watching it. Full pirated copies of the film have now surfaced across social media, even as ZEE5 asks viewers not to support piracy and says it is working to bring the film back. The conversation took another turn after lead actor Diljit Dosanjh urged those who had already downloaded the film to share it with others, saying it now belongs to the audience. ZEE5 urges fans not to support Satluj piracy after full movie leaks online. ZEE5 asks viewers not to support piracy On Monday, July 6, ZEE5 shared another statement after pirated copies of Satluj started spreading across social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter). Many users shared downloaded versions of the film, while others asked for links and different file formats in the comments. Urging people not to watch or share pirated copies, the streaming platform said, “We are hopeful and doing everything we can. Please do not support piracy. We …

INS Trikand thwarts piracy attempt on merchant ship

INS Trikand thwarts piracy attempt on merchant ship

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The Indian Navy responded quickly to a piracy attempt on the merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, helping ensure the safety of the ship and its crew, an official statement said on Thursday. The incident took place on July 1, when the St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier was sailing from Aden, Yemen. The vessel reported an attempted pirate attack about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti. The report was shared through the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), after which INS Trikand, already deployed in the region, was sent to intercept the vessel. The merchant ship was carrying 21 crew members, including one Indian national. During the incident, the vessel suffered damage to its bridge superstructure and nearby compartments. However, the crew followed anti-piracy procedures by taking shelter inside the ship’s citadel, a secure area designed to protect crew members during attacks. All crew members were reported safe. Indian Navy boards and clears the vessel According to the statement, on the morning of July 2, a boarding …

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari ask fans to say no to spoilers and piracy

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari ask fans to say no to spoilers and piracy

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With Alpha set to hit theatres on July 3, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari have made a heartfelt appeal to audiences ahead of the release. The actors urged fans to watch the film only in cinemas, avoid pirated links, and refrain from sharing spoilers to preserve the viewing experience for everyone. Alia Bhatt, Sharvari request viewers In a video message shared by Yash Raj Films (YRF), the actors expressed excitement for the film while urging viewers to say no to piracy. “Our film Alpha is releasing in theatres on July 3. We hope you are excited to watch it, but we have a small request. Please watch Alpha only in theatres. Do not watch or share pirated links, and please avoid giving out any spoilers of the film. Thank you, and see you in theatres,” they said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Chinmayi Sripaada reacts to Preity Mukundhan’s fight scene from Blast; slammed for sharing ‘pirated’ clip

Chinmayi Sripaada reacts to Preity Mukundhan’s fight scene from Blast; slammed for sharing ‘pirated’ clip

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Subash K Raj’s Arjun Sarja, Preity Mukundhan and Abhirami-starrer Blast was released in theatres on May 28. A fight scene from the film featuring Preity began circulating on social media. When singer Chinmayi Sripaada reposted and reacted to the clip, X (formerly Twitter) users accused her of sharing a pirated version. Chinmayi Sripaada re-posted a fight scene from Blast featuring Preity Mukundhan. Chinmayi Sripaada reacts to Preity Mukundan’s fight scene from Blast An X (formerly Twitter) user posted a 54-second clip from the recently released Blast, writing, “One toxic manager. One fearless heroine. Perfect ending (fire emoji).” The clip shows Preity’s character asking a cab driver to pull over. When she asks him to unlock the door, she’s asked how she’ll reach home that late in the night, as there are no buses either. She says she’s not the one getting down, before beating up the man sitting next to her for presumably harassing her. Re-posting the clip, Chinmayi wrote, “whattay wow :).” Internet claims she is encouraging ‘piracy’ The fight scene from Blast was …

Producer urges CM Vijay to invoke Goondas Act against those involved in film piracy | Tamil News

Producer urges CM Vijay to invoke Goondas Act against those involved in film piracy | Tamil News

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3 min readKochiMay 27, 2026 08:22 PM IST Widely regarded as “theeya sakthi” (evil force) plaguing show business, piracy has been giving producers and investors sleepless nights for decades. Despite efforts, the illegal activity continues unabated, with the most recent and notable victim being director H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan, touted as the swansong of actor Joseph Vijay, who currently serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. During a recent interview, renowned producer G Dhananjheyan urged the central and state governments to crack down on those engaged in piracy, book them under stringent sections of the law, and ensure they receive strict punishment. Pointing out that only a united, strong movement can keep the illegal act at bay, Dhananjheyan maintained that the Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) recently apprised Vijay of the situation and sought his support in the battle against it. Also Read | ‘Vijay won using cut-outs; I struggled for 15 years’: Pawan Kalyan’s dig at Tamil Nadu CM How to tackle movie piracy? Dhananjheyan, along with other TFAPA office bearers, had …

Karuppu producer worries about piracy after ₹140 crore Suriya, Trisha Krishnan film screened by ‘mistake’ in North India

Karuppu producer worries about piracy after ₹140 crore Suriya, Trisha Krishnan film screened by ‘mistake’ in North India

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Fans across South India were waiting all Thursday to watch Suriya and Trisha Krishnan on the big screens, only to be told the shows were cancelled. In the meantime, fans from Mumbai and Pune began posting videos from screenings, claiming that screenings had resumed at their theatres. Producer SR Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures held a press conference with the Producers Council after fearing piracy of the ₹140 crore film. (Also Read: All shows for Suriya, Trisha Krishnan’s Karuppu cancelled; Dhanush, Dulquer Salmaan say it ‘deserves proper release’) Trisha Krishnan and Suriya star in RJ Balaji’s Karuppu. Karuppu screened in Mumbai, Pune, Varanasi Numerous Suriya and Trisha fans posted videos on social media from screenings in Mumbai, Pune and Varanasi, even as theatres across the world kept sharing updates that shows were getting cancelled. While some wondered whether the videos were AI-generated, others realised that shows were being resumed in these regions, making it even more confusing why the film wasn’t being shown down south. Key scenes from the film are being shared online, including …

Mamitha Baiju on Jana Nayagan Leak: ‘I didn’t believe it, it was disappointing and painful’ | Tamil News

Mamitha Baiju on Jana Nayagan Leak: ‘I didn’t believe it, it was disappointing and painful’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 22, 2026 04:00 PM IST It was not a news alert or a social media notification that told Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju that Jana Nayagan had been leaked. It was her brother. The actress, who plays a key role in Vijay’s final film before his full-time entry into politics, opened up about the moment she found out and the disbelief that followed. “At first I didn’t believe it, as you can’t trust everything on social media. In fact I thought this shouldn’t happen, but much to my horror, my brother was the one who first informed me. It is very unfortunate,” she said in a recent interview. The film, directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, was originally scheduled to release on January 9, coinciding Pongal. It was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification in December 2025 and got stuck there, caught in a prolonged legal battle between the producers and the CBFC that dragged through the courts for months without a resolution or a new release date. …