Actor Dhanush, through Wunderbar Films Private Limited, has filed a civil case against Nayanthara, her husband and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, and their production firm Rowdy Pictures Private Limited. The legal controversy relates to the alleged unlawful use of a three-second clip from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in the Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale. Two additional parties have been listed in the complaint.
The clip in question has ignited a dispute about copyright infringement, with Dhanush claiming ownership of the material because it is his production. However, Nayanthara’s legal team has denied all wrongdoing. Rahul Dhawan, Managing Partner of Lex Chambers and legal representative for Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, and Rowdy Pictures, indicated that their response categorically refutes Dhanush’s allegations. According to Dhawan, the footage in the docu series is not Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’s behind-the-scenes content. Instead, it comes from a personal library, removing any potential for copyright infringement accusations.
The case has now reached the Madras High Court’s legal chambers, with more proceedings expected for Monday. As the lawsuit progresses, the entertainment industry will be eagerly watching the outcome, as it might set a precedent for future issues between personal and professional archives. Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films produced the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, directed by Vignesh Shivan and starring Nayanthara, in 2015. The protracted legal battle has given an unexpected dimension of drama to the successful movie’s legacy.
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