‘Taking Audience for Granted’: Internet Erupts After Google Gemini Logo Allegedly Appears on Thalapathy Vijay’s INR 300 Crore Film ‘Jana Nayagan’ Trailer

The much-anticipated trailer for Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, was unveiled on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The trailer was released in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Directed by H Vinoth, the film shows Vijay as a messiah who vows to save his people while fighting enemies. ‘Jana Nayagan’ Trailer: Thalapathy Vijay Showcases His Violent Avatar As Fearless Cop in His Final Film Co-Starring Bobby Deol and Pooja Hegde (Watch Video).

While the trailer received praise for keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with its gripping action sequences, a few eagle-eyed citizens spotted a blunder. In one of the shots, the Google Gemini logo appears briefly, hinting that AI tools were used during post-production.

AI Use in Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ Trailer?

Released by KVN Productions on Saturday, the Jana Nayagan trailer featured Thalapathy Vijay as a fearless cop who was described as an ordinary man doing an extraordinary job. In one of the scenes in the trailer, someone is seen reloading a shotgun. During that moment, a logo similar to that of Google Gemini watermark appeared on the bottom right corner of the screen, implying the usage of AI to make the edit.

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Online Backlash Over Alleged AI Usage in ‘Jana Nayagan’ Trailer

The unexpected discovery sparked heated discussions and backlash for the makers of Jana Nayagan on the internet, particularly due to the film’s massive scale and production budget. The movie, produced by Venkat K Narayana under the banner KVN Productions, is reportedly made on a budget of INR 300 crore. Although the Gemini watermark no longer appears in the updated trailer, recordings of the original footage quickly spread across social media platforms, triggering intense backlash.

Fans Spot Google Gemini Logo in Thalapathy Vijay’s Last Film ‘Jana Nayagan’ Trailer

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), a user expressed his disappointment over the blunder and wrote, "Can't believe this! The Jana Nayagan editor literally used Google Gemini to edit a photo and forgot to remove the evidence." Another user wrote, "Looks like Jana Nayagan makers are taking the audience for granted. Using Google Gemini AI shots, even without removing the logo is shocking!"

Netizens React After Google Gemini Logo Appears in ‘Jana Nayagan’ Trailer

Eagle Eyed Netizens Refuse To Ignore the Watermark

Probably by Mistake

Silly!

Another User Wrote...

More About ‘Jana Nayagan’

Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is a political action thriller starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role. Pooja Hegde plays the female lead while Bobby Deol essays the central antagonist. The Tamil movie also features Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani and Gautham Vasudev Menon among others in key roles. Jana Nayagan will be released in the theatres on January 9, 2026.

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