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Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan Under Fire for Working With Jani Master

Their decision to reshare Jani Master’s behind-the-scenes post has drawn fresh social media condemnation for platforming an accused predator

Actor Nayanthara and director Vignesh Shivan are criticised for working with choreographer Jani Master, who faces sexual assault allegations.
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Overview

  • Choreographer Jani Master shared footage from the Love Insurance Kompany set on July 1 and Vignesh Shivan confirmed the collaboration by resharing it on July 2
  • Jani Master admitted in September 2024 to sexually assaulting a minor, was arrested under the POCSO Act and remains on conditional bail
  • Online critics and industry figures have accused the couple of hypocrisy given Nayanthara’s past advocacy against sexual abuse
  • The National Film Awards Committee suspended Jani Master’s Best Choreography award after his arrest, yet he has resumed work on the film under bail conditions
  • Neither Nayanthara nor Vignesh Shivan has addressed the backlash as the Tamil film sector debates standards for ethical accountability