Chennai, India — A heated legal battle has emerged between prominent South Indian film stars Nayanthara and Dhanush following a dispute over a brief clip in an upcoming Netflix documentary. Dhanush, a celebrated actor-producer, has issued a legal notice demanding Rs 10 crore (approximately $1.2 million) for the alleged unauthorized use of footage from “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan,” a film he produced in 2015. Nayanthara, the subject of the documentary titled “Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale,” responded with a public and strongly worded letter, expressing astonishment at the significant compensation claimed for a mere three-second video excerpt.
The controversy centers around a trailer for the documentary, which featured a snippet from “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan,” a romantic comedy where Nayanthara starred opposite Vijay Sethupathi. Directed by Nayanthara’s husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, the movie is touted by her as one of her most significant works in her career. However, Dhanush’s legal notice has escalated tensions, prompting Nayanthara to publicly defend the inclusion of the clip. She asserted that the footage was shot on personal devices and had already been available on social media platforms.
In her Instagram post, Nayanthara claimed that despite multiple attempts to secure permission to use the film’s songs and scenes, Dhanush declined all requests. In the absence of his approval, the documentary proceeded with the current content. Nayanthara expressed disappointment at not being able to feature what she regards as a pivotal film in her narrative about her life and career in the documentary.
Nayanthara’s public response did not mince words as she criticized Dhanush’s actions, describing them as an “all-time low” and indicative of a discrepancy between his public persona and private actions. She doubted his sincerity, contrasting his public speeches that often preach positivity with his current legal stance against her.
Further fueling the dispute, Nayanthara highlighted that Dhanush allegedly harbored a grudge following the success of “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan,” a frustration she claimed was noticeable even during public events related to the film. She urged Dhanush to watch the documentary and embrace the message of spreading love, a concept she felt he only superficially supported.
In a show of solidarity with his wife, Vignesh Shivan took to Instagram to post an old video of Dhanush where he spoke about positivity and living without hatred at a movie event. This move seemed to underline the contrast between Dhanush’s public declarations and his legal actions.
The legal contention and public exchanges between Nayanthara and Dhanush highlight ongoing issues within the film industry, where personal and professional relationships are often entwined with legal and ethical debates over content rights and public image.
The documentary “Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale” is scheduled for release on November 18, and it promises insights into Nayanthara’s career, personal life, love, and marriage, albeit now overshadowed by this legal spat.
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