Sat Nov 16 18:07:58 IST 2024: ## Nayanthara Slams Dhanush in Public Letter Over Copyright Dispute
**Chennai, India** – Top South Indian actress Nayanthara has publicly criticized actor and producer Dhanush in an open letter, accusing him of attempting to stifle her and her husband Vignesh Shivan’s Netflix documentary. The dispute centers around a three-second clip from Dhanush’s film “Naanum Rowdydhaan” used in the documentary.
Nayanthara, whose documentary chronicles her and Shivan’s wedding, requested permission to use footage from “Naanum Rowdydhaan,” a film produced by Dhanush and featuring a significant part of their personal journey. Despite repeated requests, Dhanush refused permission. As a result, the couple used a three-second clip of behind-the-scenes footage they had filmed themselves.
This led to Dhanush issuing a legal notice demanding ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) in compensation. Nayanthara’s open letter expresses outrage at this action, questioning Dhanush’s authority over their personal lives and accusing him of hypocrisy given his public persona.
She further alleges that Dhanush’s actions stem from resentment over the success of her and Vignesh Shivan’s projects, implying that his refusal was borne out of personal animosity and professional jealousy.
The letter ends with an emotional plea for Dhanush to reconsider his actions, suggesting he watch the documentary to understand their intentions and encourages spreading love rather than negativity. The legal battle between the two prominent figures in the Tamil film industry is expected to unfold in court.
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