Nayanthara vs Dhanush feud escalates. Now, a case filed in Madras High Court
Dhanush’s production company, Wunderbar Films, has initiated a civil suit in the Madras High Court against Nayanthara, her husband-director Vignesh Shivan, and their company Rowdy Pictures. The case revolves around alleged copyright infringement linked to the Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, which includes visuals from the 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan.
The Origin of the Dispute
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, a romantic comedy featuring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, was directed by Vignesh Shivan and produced by Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films. The film was both a critical and commercial success, with its songs and scenes gaining immense popularity. Years later, when Nayanthara decided to feature snippets of the film in her Netflix documentary, tensions arose over the lack of authorization.
The documentary, which offers a glimpse into Nayanthara’s life and career, included clips from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. The situation escalated when Nayanthara and her team went ahead with the documentary’s release, prompting Wunderbar Films to take legal action.
Dhanush’s Legal Move
In the civil suit filed by Wunderbar Films, the production company alleged unauthorized usage of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan visuals in the Netflix documentary for what it terms a clear violation of intellectual property rights.
Nayanthara’s Open Letter
Prior to the legal action, Nayanthara penned a strongly worded open letter accusing Dhanush of unfairly blocking the use of the film’s visuals. She claimed that Dhanush demanded a hefty
Read more on economictimes.indiatimes.com
