Sat Nov 16 08:13:34 UTC 2024: ## Nayanthara Slams Dhanush in Open Letter Over Legal Notice for Documentary Footage
**MUMBAI** – Actress Nayanthara has publicly accused actor Dhanush of “vengeance” after he issued her a ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) legal notice for using three seconds of footage from the film *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan*, which Dhanush produced. In an open letter shared on social media, Nayanthara criticized Dhanush’s actions, calling them an “all-time low” and questioning his character.
The dispute centers around Nayanthara’s upcoming Netflix documentary, *Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale*. Nayanthara claims the three-second clip in question was sourced from personal devices and already publicly available BTS footage. She further revealed a two-year battle to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Dhanush for the documentary, which included his refusal to allow the use of songs, visual cuts, and even photographs from *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan*, despite repeated requests. The documentary has since been re-edited to exclude the disputed content.
Nayanthara alleges that Dhanush’s actions stem from hurt ego following the film’s success, citing his behavior at award functions following the film’s release as evidence of his displeasure. She also recounted previous negative comments Dhanush made about the film pre-release, which she claims caused her lasting emotional damage.
The actress concluded her letter with a call for kindness and understanding, suggesting Dhanush watch the documentary to gain a better perspective. She urged him to “spread love,” contrasting his actions with the positive message of the documentary. The letter has sparked significant online discussion, with many expressing support for Nayanthara.
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