Sat Nov 16 18:03:54 UTC 2024: ## Nayanthara Accuses Dhanush of Extortion in Public Feud Over Documentary Clip

**CHENNAI, INDIA –** A major controversy has erupted in the Tamil film industry, pitting superstar Nayanthara against actor and producer Dhanush. Nayanthara released a scathing open letter accusing Dhanush of initiating legal action against her and her husband, director Vignesh Shivan, for using a three-second clip from the 2015 film *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan* in the trailer for their upcoming Netflix documentary, *Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale*.

Dhanush, who produced *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan*, is reportedly seeking ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) in damages. Nayanthara alleges this is a personal attack, describing the demand as a “low” move considering the short length of the used footage. In her letter, she highlighted her self-made journey in the industry, contrasting her struggles with Dhanush’s privileged background.

The three-second clip shows Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara on the set of *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan*, a film significant to the couple as it’s where they met and fell in love. The documentary, set to release on Netflix on November 18th, chronicles Nayanthara’s life and career, featuring interviews with colleagues including Rana Daggubati, Taapsee Pannu, and Nagarjuna Akkineni.

Dhanush’s legal team has responded, stating that the behind-the-scenes footage belongs to him as the film’s producer and demanding its removal within 24 hours. They deny commissioning the footage’s creation.

The dispute has sparked widespread support for Nayanthara from fellow actresses, including Parvathy Thiruvothu, Shruti Haasan, Ekta Kapoor, Dia Mirza, and Nazriya Nazim. The public feud continues to unfold, with many eagerly awaiting the next developments in this high-profile legal battle.

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