Nayanthara-Dhanush Dispute: Is This the Real Reason?

It is well-known that Nayanthara released an open letter criticizing Dhanush, accusing him of trying to obstruct her life and career documentary. She claimed that Dhanush had been refusing to give her the NOC for two years and even made harsh comments about him sinking to new lows.

But what is the real reason behind the tension between the two? How did their relationship break down?

Around ten years ago, Nayanthara worked in a film produced by Dhanush and directed by Vignesh Shivan. During this time, Nayanthara and Vignesh became romantically involved, which did not sit well with Dhanush. He reportedly felt that he was funding the film so that they could pursue their romance, especially as the budget had already exceeded expectations.

The film faced production delays, and at one point, Dhanush allegedly stopped the shooting due to escalating costs. However, Nayanthara, who was already in a relationship with Vignesh, managed to complete the film and reportedly took credit for ensuring its success.

Another factor contributing to the rift between Dhanush and Nayanthara was Dhanush's criticism of her performance in the film. He allegedly expressed dissatisfaction, saying that she was not acting properly and that the film was a waste.

Further souring the relationship, Nayanthara received an award for her performance in Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. During the award ceremony, Dhanush attended, but Nayanthara made a pointed remark on stage about not being liked by Dhanush and promised to do better next time. This indirectly hurt Dhanush's ego and further escalated the tension between them.

Now, regarding the documentary that Nayanthara is planning to stream on Netflix, she is not doing it for free. She reportedly secured a significant amount of money from Netflix and even sold the rights to her personal wedding footage for the documentary.

Dhanush’s close circle claims that Nayanthara is using the film he funded for her personal gain, including selling rights to the documentary. Dhanush, who had invested money in the film, apparently questions why she is now monetizing it for her own benefit. This, they believe, is the main reason behind the legal notice Dhanush issued against her.

While Nayanthara’s letter may seem intense, legal experts argue that her claims will not hold up under copyright law. Despite the footage being from her personal phone, it is still considered Dhanush’s property since it was part of a film he produced. Furthermore, since the footage was shot without his permission, there is a possibility of Dhanush filing another case against her for commercial misuse of his property.

The dispute between the two stars, which started more than a decade ago, seems to have resurfaced due to these recent developments, with legal ramifications potentially on the horizon.