List Of 10 Indian Movies Leaked Before Their Release Amid Jana Nayagan Leak Controversy

The alleged leak of the upcoming movie Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay and directed by Venkat Prabhu, has once again raised serious concerns about piracy in the film industry. Such leaks can impact box office collections, reduce excitement, and cause huge financial losses. As the controversy grows, it highlights how early piracy continues to threaten even the biggest films before their official release.

Leaked Films and Their Box Office Fate

1. Sikandar (2025)

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Salman Khan's action epic faced rumours of a high-definition leak just days before its scheduled theatrical debut. However, prompt legal action and fan loyalty helped it maintain strong momentum at the ticket windows. The film earned over Rs 180 crore worldwide.

2. Taxiwala (2018)

An unfinished version (without VFX or final BGM) of the Telugu film Taxiwala was leaked months before release. Star Vijay Deverakonda’s emotional appeal to fans worked, and the film surprised many by grossing over Rs 40 crore worldwide.

3. Great Grand Masti (2016)

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Leaked two weeks before release with a Censor Copy watermark. The makers postponed the release by a week in panic, but the damage was done; it earned only Rs 19 crore worldwide against a Rs 50 crore budget, becoming a box office disaster.

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4. Udta Punjab (2016)

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A high-quality copy surfaced online just two days before its premiere, following a heavy legal battle with the CBFC. Despite the leak, the massive pre-release hype helped it earn approximately Rs 100 crore worldwide.

5. Babumoshai Bandookbaaz (2017)

This Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer leaked online a few days before hitting screens. The film had a modest run, collecting around Rs 10 crore in India, with the leak significantly stunting its growth in smaller circuits.

6. Manjhi - The Mountain Man (2015)

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A preview copy was leaked online 10 days before release. While the film received immense critical acclaim, the early availability hurt its commercial performance, ending its run with roughly Rs 12.5 crore.

7. Mohalla Assi (2015 leaked /2018 released)

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Leaked in 2015 during a long-standing ban, the Sunny Deol-starrer film was finally released in 2018. Having been available online for three years, it struggled to attract audiences to theatres, grossing only Rs 3.25 crore.

8. Premam (2015)

The Censor Copy leak created a massive scandal in Kerala. Surprisingly, the Sai Pallavi starrer film’s immense quality made it a cult classic, and it went on to collect over Rs 73 crore, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the time.

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9. Attarintiki Daredi (2013)

A 90-minute raw footage leak nearly a week before release sent shockwaves through Tollywood. Pawan Kalyan's fans rallied to watch it in theatres, turning it into an industry hit with a massive Rs 122 crore gross.

10. Vishwaroopam (2013)

Faced threats of piracy and a ban in Tamil Nadu. Kamal Haasan famously threatened to leave the country. Despite the fragmented release and leaks, it was a global success, grossing over Rs 220 crore.