Jana Nayagan trailer sparks AI controversy as visible Gemini logo triggers backlash

A visible Gemini AI watermark spotted in the Jana Nayagan trailer has triggered online criticism within hours of release.

• The controversy matters now as the film marks Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell from cinema and is under intense public scrutiny.

• The incident has reopened debate on AI use, quality control, and creative accountability in big-budget Indian films.

• Fans, filmmakers, and production houses are directly affected as expectations around post-production standards rise.

Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated farewell film Jana Nayagan has found itself at the centre of an unexpected online storm following the release of its trailer. Viewers flagged a clearly visible Gemini AI watermark in one of the shots, prompting criticism over what many see as a glaring post-production lapse in a film of this scale.

The issue appears at 00:23 seconds into the trailer. In a fleeting visual featuring a man wielding a machine gun, the Gemini AI logo is visible at the bottom-right of the frame. Screenshots quickly spread across social media platforms, with users questioning how such an oversight made it into a final promotional cut.