Actor Dhanush has taken legal action against actress Nayanthara and her husband, Vignesh Shivan, filing a lawsuit in the Madras High Court. The dispute revolves around the alleged unauthorized usage of visuals from his film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in the Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale.
Details of the Controversy
Nayanthara, celebrated for her extensive career of over 75 films and her Bollywood debut with Jawan in 2023, has found herself embroiled in a legal battle with Dhanush. The lawsuit, filed by Dhanush’s production company, Wunderbar Films Private Limited, claims that the actress and her husband used a three-second behind-the-scenes clip from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in the documentary without authorization.
The lawsuit also includes an application requesting permission to sue Los Gatos Production Services India LLP, a Mumbai-based Netflix entity. Citing jurisdictional grounds, the Madras High Court granted permission for Dhanush to proceed with the case. The next hearing will require Nayanthara to respond to the notice.
Nayanthara’s Response and Industry Support
In response, Nayanthara issued an open letter, accusing Dhanush of unfair treatment. She revealed that she had been requesting the clip for two years for her documentary, intended to mark her 40th birthday, but was repeatedly denied. Despite her efforts, the use of the clip led to a ₹10 crore lawsuit from Dhanush.
The actress has garnered significant support from the South Indian film industry. Stars like Shruti Haasan, Aishwarya Rajesh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and others have shown solidarity by liking her post, which openly criticized Dhanush’s actions.
The Growing Legal Dispute
As the legal battle unfolds, audiences are closely following the case, which has sparked debate within the entertainment industry. The controversy highlights the tension between intellectual property rights and creative collaboration.
Let us know your thoughts on this escalating feud between Dhanush and Nayanthara.
