Imagine having one job—keeping an eye on the high-stakes security of a vote-counting center—and getting caught watching a blockbuster movie instead. That’s exactly what happened to a CCTV technician in Madurai who decided that Thalapathy Vijay’s latest film, Jana Nayagan, was more interesting than the democratic process. While he was supposed to be monitoring the 24/7 surveillance feeds of the “strong room” where ballot boxes are stored, he was caught red-handed streaming the movie on his official equipment.
The authorities didn’t find his choice of entertainment very “heroic.” Security at these centers is incredibly tight to prevent any tampering, so using the monitoring system for a private movie screening was a massive breach of protocol. The technician was immediately removed from his post and arrested for negligence. It’s a wild reminder that while Vijay’s films are legendary for their thrills, some things—like the integrity of an election—actually require your undivided attention!
