If Jana Nayagan was intentionally released by Vijay's team, then it was a brutal political move. Here is why.
In politics, playing the victim of a "corrupt system" is highly effective. By having the movie stalled, and then mysteriously leaked, it fuels the narrative that the ruling powers are terrified of Vijay’s message. A pirated HD movie spreads like wildfire, It instantly reaches the rural and urban youth demographics TVK’s primary target audience free of cost, ensuring absolute maximum viewership right when voter minds are being made up. It rallies his fan base and turns the movie's suppression into a major campaign talking point. Also it is a double-edged sword of epic proportions. It prioritizes immediate, aggressive political reach over massive financial ruin and the sanctity of Vijay's farewell to cinema.
However the sheer collateral damage is staggering ₹500 crore sacrifice.
If this was intentional, He is putting his entire lifelong legacy on the line for this one shot at the Chief Minister's seat just to satisfy his ego. 🥵