Internet outrage after ‘Jana Nayagan’ trailer shows Google Gemini logo, sparking backlash

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• Jana Nayagan trailer sparked debate after Google Gemini AI logo was spotted
• AI promo criticized by social media for poor attention to detail.
• Logo was later removed, but excitement for Vijay's final film remains high

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Released on Saturday evening, the Jana Nayagan trailer showcases Vijay in a powerful cop avatar, set against gripping action sequences and dramatic visuals ahead of the film’s Pongal release on January 9, 2026. The political action drama, directed by H. Vinoth, has been widely discussed not only for its narrative but also for its position as Vijay’s final film before transitioning into politics.

However, attention soon shifted to a fleeting frame in the trailer — reportedly at the 0:23 mark — where the Gemini AI watermark was visible in the bottom‑right corner of the screen. Many interpreted this as evidence that artificial intelligence tools were used during the editing or effects process.

Viewers criticised what they perceived as a lack of attention to detail, especially given the film’s reported ₹400‑crore budget. For some, the presence of an AI logo on screen was emblematic of broader concerns about technology replacing traditional filmcraft.

Reactions ranged from disappointment to humour, with several fans mocking the oversight and questioning the editorial process that allowed the logo to appear.

Using gemini ai for remake movie too 😭 pic.twitter.com/VR6Oshu1pS

— Charan Varma ™ (@Varma_Tweetz) January 3, 2026

One defending the film wrote, “So jobless u gotta sit and edit this and spread hate wow… find some life.”

“we've officially entered the era where ai remakes are cheaper than hiring the original cast,” wrote another.

Another added humoursly, “Such a rookie mistakes team of #JanaNayaganTrailer. Who is the editor lmfao.”

Also read: Jana Nayagan trailer: Thalapathy Vijay all set for an action thriller one last time

By the following morning, the logo had reportedly been removed from the trailer in online versions, but not before the moment became one of the most discussed topics relating to the film’s promo. Despite the controversy, excitement around Jana Nayagan remains strong, largely because of Vijay’s star power and the film’s emotional significance as his last performance before entering full‑time politics.