Due to the 2021 Myanmar coup ďétat, Na Gyi and Paing Phyo Thu were in hiding and not able to attend the Oldenburg International Film Festival (2021).
[9] Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Na Gyi and Paing Phyo Thu were actively participated in anti-coup rallies and utilized social media to denounce the military junta.
On 17 February 2021, warrant for his arrest was issued under section 505 (a) of the Myanmar Penal Code by the State Administration Council for speaking out against the Military Coup and supporting Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) along with several other celebrities.
[11][12][13] Na Gyi has been a advocate for the implementation of the Rating System in Myanmar, challenging the country's strict censorship laws.
This initiative, known as the "Rating System Now" campaign, aimed to promote creative freedom and artistic expression within the Burmese film industry.