Bobby Deol says Vijay’s fan frenzy pushed Jana Nayagan onto studio sets

# Bobby Deol says Vijay’s fan frenzy pushed Jana Nayagan onto studio sets

Bobby Deol has said the makers of Jana Nayagan relied heavily on studio sets because filming outdoors with Vijay drew crowds that were difficult to control. In comments reported by News18, Deol also praised Vijay’s humility, arguing the star remained “grounded” despite his mass popularity.

Film productions across India and parts of Asia

Film productions across India and parts of Asia routinely balance the marketing value of shooting in public locations with the operational risks of crowding, leaks, and schedule disruption. For big “event” films anchored by top-tier stars, outdoor shoots can become magnet events, forcing teams to build controlled environments on sets to protect timelines and manage safety.

In the South Indian film ecosystem, star-driven productions often operate at a scale where fan attendance becomes a real production variable, especially in dense urban locations. Studios and production houses then lean on closed sets, backlot builds, and controlled access protocols to reduce stoppages and limit the spread of plot details before release.

For the regional entertainment economy, the trade-off Deol described highlights how superstar-driven demand can reshape production logistics, budgets, and even creative choices. Moving sequences from public streets to controlled sets can increase upfront art direction and set-construction costs, but it can also reduce delays, contain security spending, and keep release calendars intact.

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The spillover is also digital: tightly controlled shoots can help reduce unauthorized footage and social media leaks that affect marketing plans and distribution strategies. For studios and streaming platforms competing across Asian markets, reliability on delivery dates matters because release windows are increasingly coordinated with festival periods, school holidays, and multi-territory licensing agreements.

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