Mon Nov 18 17:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Nayanthara’s Netflix Documentary Details Tumultuous Love Story, Public Backlash
**CHENNAI, INDIA** – Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, the much-anticipated Netflix documentary chronicling the life of South Indian superstar Nayanthara, has finally premiered. The film offers an intimate look into her career and her complex relationship with director Vignesh Shivan.
The documentary reveals the couple faced intense public scrutiny and online trolling upon revealing their romance. Shivan recounted being compared to a “dog” in memes mocking the relationship, highlighting the societal pressures they encountered. He emphasized the challenges they’ve faced throughout their relationship, stating that even simple outings prove difficult.
Nayanthara also shared her feelings of guilt, acknowledging that her relationship might have negatively impacted Shivan’s life. The film details their struggles, including the couple’s disappointment over being denied permission to marry at the Tirupati temple.
The documentary also touches upon the recent controversy surrounding the use of footage from their 2015 film, *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan*, directed by Shivan and produced by Dhanush. The couple reportedly received a legal notice from Dhanush for unauthorized use of clips and songs, but chose to include some material anyway. Dhanush has yet to publicly respond.
The couple’s journey from their secret romance on the set of *Naanum Rowdy Dhaan* to their June 2022 wedding and the recent birth of their twin sons is a key focus of the documentary. “Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale” is now streaming on Netflix.
**(Note: The final paragraph about the arrest in Mangaluru is unrelated to the Nayanthara documentary and has been removed.)**
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