The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has firmly denied any involvement in the alleged leak of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, calling the accusations against it “baseless and misleading.”

The controversy erupted after high-definition footage from the much-anticipated film surfaced online, triggering widespread outrage across the film industry. As speculation mounted about how such sensitive content was leaked, some reports suggested a possible breach during the certification process, indirectly pointing fingers at the CBFC.