Sat Nov 16 23:33:55 IST 2024: ## Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan Clash with Dhanush Over Documentary Clip
**Chennai, India** – A legal dispute has erupted between actress Nayanthara, her husband and director Vignesh Shivan, and actor Dhanush over a short clip used in the trailer for their upcoming Netflix documentary, “Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale.”
Dhanush, who produced the film *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan* (in which the clip originates), issued a legal notice demanding ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) for the use of a three-second behind-the-scenes video. Shivan responded defiantly, posting the clip to his Instagram story, calling it “the 10 crore clip.”
The couple had reportedly attempted to secure permission for two years to use elements from *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan*, which marked both Nayanthara’s career highlight and the beginning of her relationship with Shivan. After failing to obtain an NOC (No Objection Certificate), they reduced their use to the brief trailer clip.
Nayanthara herself took to Instagram to issue a scathing open letter, accusing Dhanush of “vengeful” and “low” behavior stemming from a long-standing grudge against her and her husband. She suggested the conflict originated from Dhanush’s dissatisfaction with her performance in *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan* and his bruised ego over the film’s success.
The documentary, set to premiere on Netflix November 18th, coincides with Nayanthara’s birthday. The ongoing legal battle highlights the strained relationship between the parties and raises questions about professional conduct in the Indian film industry.
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