Mon Nov 18 04:33:07 UTC 2024: ## Dhanush Demands ₹10 Crore from Nayanthara and Netflix Over Documentary Footage
**Chennai, India** – A high-profile legal dispute has erupted between actor Dhanush and his former co-star Nayanthara, involving a three-second clip from Dhanush’s film *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan* used in Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary, *Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale*, which premiered today.
Dhanush’s lawyer issued a cease-and-desist notice to Nayanthara and Netflix India, demanding the removal of the footage within 24 hours or facing a ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) lawsuit for copyright infringement. The lawyer’s statement claims Dhanush, as the film’s producer, holds the copyright and that the usage of the footage was unauthorized.
Nayanthara, in an open letter posted on Instagram, refuted these claims. She detailed a two-year struggle to secure permission to use footage and songs from *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan* for her documentary, stating that Dhanush had repeatedly denied her requests. She expressed shock and disappointment at the legal action, calling it a “low blow” and questioning Dhanush’s public persona versus his actions. She also alleged that Dhanush’s ego was hurt by the film’s success.
Nayanthara’s husband and director, Vignesh Shivan, initially responded by sharing a video of Dhanush promoting positivity and love, along with images of the legal notice. This post was subsequently deleted. The documentary, a Netflix original, is now streaming. The legal battle between the two prominent figures in the Tamil film industry is expected to unfold further.
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