Sat Nov 16 18:24:58 IST 2024: ## Nayanthara Accuses Dhanush of Extortion in Netflix Documentary Dispute
**Chennai, India** – Actress Nayanthara has sparked a major controversy by accusing actor Dhanush of demanding ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) for a three-second clip from her film *Naanum Rowdydhaan* to be used in her upcoming Netflix documentary, *Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale*.
The documentary, which chronicles Nayanthara’s career and marriage, is set to release on November 18th. Nayanthara alleges this demand is a retaliatory act by Dhanush, who produced *Naanum Rowdydhaan*, in which she starred. She claims this action has negatively impacted both herself and her husband, Vignesh Shivan.
This public accusation follows a previous incident involving actor Sivakarthikeyan. During a speech at the *Kottukkaali* film event in August, Sivakarthikeyan made a cryptic remark alluding to someone who had helped him in his career but wouldn’t claim credit for it. This veiled comment was widely interpreted as a dig at Dhanush, fueling existing rumors of a rift between the two actors. These rumors stem from a period when Sivakarthikeyan’s career was flourishing while Dhanush experienced some box office setbacks, leading to speculation of a professional rivalry.
Nayanthara’s direct accusation against Dhanush has seemingly confirmed the suspicions raised by Sivakarthikeyan’s ambiguous remarks, igniting a firestorm of debate and criticism on social media. The incident highlights the potential for conflict and controversy within the Tamil film industry. Neither Dhanush nor his representatives have yet commented publicly on the allegations.
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