Sun Nov 17 09:44:34 IST 2024: ## Nayanthara and Dhanush in a Rs. 10 Crore Copyright Dispute Over Wedding Video Clip
**Chennai, India** – A high-profile legal dispute has erupted between actress Nayanthara and actor Dhanush, stemming from a three-second video clip used in Nayanthara’s wedding documentary. Dhanush’s production company has issued a legal notice to Nayanthara demanding Rs. 10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) in compensation for unauthorized use of footage from his film, “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan.” The clip, featuring Nayanthara and her husband Vignesh Shivan, appeared in a trailer for the Netflix documentary of their wedding.
Nayanthara responded aggressively, publicly criticizing Dhanush and releasing the full version of the disputed three-second clip on her Instagram account, defying the legal notice. Several actresses who have co-starred with Dhanush publicly supported Nayanthara’s actions by liking her posts.
Dhanush has remained silent in response to Nayanthara’s public accusations. Speculation suggests his silence is a strategic move to avoid further publicizing the documentary, which reportedly has underperformed and may benefit from the controversy. Online, public opinion is largely divided, with many questioning the validity of Nayanthara’s actions and supporting Dhanush’s right to seek compensation as a producer. The controversy has fueled intense debate on social media, with some questioning the ethical implications of Nayanthara’s response. The situation remains tense, with no further statement released from either party.
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