Nayanthara, known as the “Lady Superstar” of South Indian cinema, finds herself entangled in yet another scandal as the new year begins. The makers of her iconic film ‘Chandramukhi’ sent a legal notice on both the actress and Netflix, alleging unlawful exploitation of film footage in the documentary ‘Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale’.
The producers are reportedly seeking ₹5 crore in damages for the inclusion of these clips without obtaining prior permission. This controversy follows a similar issue in November when actor Dhanush sent a legal notice demanding ₹10 crore for the unauthorized use of a brief three-second scene from his film ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’ in the same documentary.
While the ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’ dispute appeared to calm down after Nayanthara wrote an emotional letter, Dhanush did not respond publicly. When everything seemed to be well, another controversy erupted.The ‘Chandramukhi’ legal battle, however, appears to have reignited concerns over proper permissions and copyright clearances. The producers of ‘Chandramukhi’ are reportedly unhappy about the oversight and are seeking a resolution to the issue.
As of now, neither Nayanthara nor Netflix have replied to the charges or legal notice. Fans and industry insiders are closely monitoring the issue to see how it unfolds and whether a compromise can be achieved without additional escalation. These two issues have sparked discussions about copyright adherence and transparency in the digital world.
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