Nayanthara Accuses Dhanush of Legal Action
The naanum rowdy dhaan controversy: Actress Nayanthara has ignited a controversy by accusing producer and actor Dhanush of sending legal notices to her and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, as stated in an open letter. The conflict revolves around a three-second clip from Nayanthara’s 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, which appears in the trailer for the couple’s upcoming Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale.
The Open Letter and Allegations
The naanum rowdy dhaan controversy: Nayanthara has alleged that Dhanush, who produced I Rowdy Dhaan, has initiated legal proceedings against her and Sivan for using a brief clip without permission. In an open letter shared on his Instagram (I’m Rowdy Dhan Controversy), Dhanush accused him of having a personal grudge and described the ₹10 crore demand as a ‘low’ move.
She pointed out that her success is the result of her hard work and perseverance as a self-made actress without industry connections. In the letter, “An established actor like you (Dhanush), with the support and blessings of your father and your brother, (I am Rowdy Dhan Vidya) an ace director, must read and understand this. Cinema, as we all know, is a struggle for survival for people like me (open letter): A self-made woman with no connections in the industry, I had to fight my way to where I am today.
Background of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (The naanum rowdy dhaan controversy: Nayanathara and Dhanush ) holds sentimental value for Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, as they fell in love while working on the film. Directed by Shivan and produced by Dhanush, the 2015 action-comedy featured Nayanthara alongside Vijay Sethupathi and remains a beloved project for the couple.
Past Remarks on Performance
At an award ceremony in 2016, when she won the Best Actress award for her performance in the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Nayantara acknowledged Dhanush’s critical view of his acting. On stage he said, “Thank you Dhanush, for starting the NRD (Naanum Rowdy Dhaan Controversy) and I also have to say sorry. Dhanush absolutely hated my performance in Rowdy Dhan. Sorry, Dhanush, (I am Rowdy Dhan Vidwa) for disappointing you with my performance. I’ll probably (most likely) do it better next time.
Dhanush’s Legal Stand on the Controversy
Dhanush’s legal team has responded by stating that the producer holds the rights to the project, including behind-the-scenes footage. His lawyer’s statement emphasized, “My client is the producer of the film and knows where each penny was spent. Your client’s claim that my client did not commission any person to shoot the behind-the-scenes footage is baseless, and your client is put to strict proof of the same.” The team demanded that the footage be removed from the docu-series within 24 hours, asserting ownership of the material.
Support for Nayanthara on Social Media
The naanum rowdy dhaan controversy: Following the release of her open letter, Nayanthara (The naanum rowdy dhaan controversy) has received substantial support from fellow female industry professionals, including Parvathy Thiruvothu, Shruti Haasan, Ekta Kapoor, Dia Mirza, and Nazriya Nazim. Parvathy Thiruvothu reposted the letter on her Instagram Stories with namaste emoticons, and the post was liked by Nazriya Fahadh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ekta Kapoor, Shilpa Rao, and Uorfi Javed.
About the Controversy
The documentary series Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale showcases the actor’s journey, her rise to stardom, and her personal life, featuring commentary from friends, colleagues like Rana Daggubati, Taapsee Pannu, and Nagarjuna Akkineni, as well as family members and Vignesh Shivan. The film aims to reveal her work ethic and transformation into various roles, including that of a daughter, sister, wife, and mother. The series is set to release on Netflix.