Recently, two popular public figures among the South Indian film industry, Nayanthara and Dhanush, have engaged in a bitter public feud. Dhanush is at the center of the issue when he issued a nuisance notice of ₹10 crores against the alleged breach of copyright of a three-second video of one of the films he produced. This bout has led to a vigorous debate on the matters surrounding copyrighting ideas, personal relations, and the allowance of public expression of concerns.
The ₹10 Crore Legal Notice: What Sparked the Feud?
Wonderbar Films was co-founded by Naanum Rowdy Dhaan Naanum, where actor Dhanush produced the movie and later filed a legal claim against Nayanthara: Beyond the fairytale actors and the producers demanding 10 crore rupees for allegedly unpaid footage originated from the movie which featured the actress and was included in the documentary. The document was available on Netflex. Dhanush’s grievance arises from the breach of copyright of BTS footage purporting to be filmed during the production of a romantic comedy starring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi and directed by her husband.
Nayanthara’s Blistering Counter
Nayanthara on the other hand seemed completely taken aback by Dhanush’s demand and instead proceeded to write a three page open letter taking shots at him, stating it is an oddity that an amount as high ₹10 crore is demanded, therefore being unreasonable. She further clarified that these three seconds were filmed on private phones of the particular subjects, which have already been uploaded on social media.
Critique On The Faulty Nayanthara’s Activism Towards Dhanush
Nayanthara stated that The legal notice that was sent to her makes Dhanush look like a complete diva while on camera he acts as a gentleman which to her is completely disrespectful and an all time low for him as a person. This particular film came out in the 1990s, but Dhanush’s disallowment of making certain aspects of it i.e. permissions, she believed that made it more personal, as Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is missing from the entire film.
She explained how even after persistent appeals, she and the film crew had to abide by Dhanush’s vision, which meant the documentary was unable to include Dhanush’s great film as it would be unreasonable to argue against such a phenomenal masterpiece.
Accusations of Poor Character and Envy
In her appeal, Nayanthara claimed that Dhanush has jealousy over how well Naanum Rowdy Dhaan performed when it premiered. She alleged that this particular insult made Dhanush mad, and even hinted towards a more deeper conflict. Bringing up previous events, she alleged that Dhanush Made Naanum Rowdy Dhaan slanderous remarks during 2016 film fare award.
The actress also questioned Dhanush’s behavior and suggested that he refrain from such attitude and accept the love and positivity he easily expresses through his words. “It is essential to #SpreadLove,” she explains, and wishes that Dhanush will be taught how to follow directions.
Support from Vignesh Shivan
Nayanthara’s husband, the director Vignesh Shivan also later commented on this issue. He posted a clip of Dhanush talking about life without hate narrating how some of his words might not be congruent with some of his actions. Shivan’s harsh comment further thickened the already sour relations between the two, making his stance to the support of his wife quite clear.
Industry Take and Public Reactions
Both fans and industry professionals are at odds regarding this issue. On Dhanush’s side, some claim he is entitled to defend his ideas, while on the other hand, Nayantara’s advocates commend her for her courage. This incident has also raised controversy whether these types of fights should be dragged into the public light, with many suggesting the reliance on legal cases should be avoided and instead settled through negotiations.
What follows in the Nayanthara-Dhanush Saga?
At the present, Dhanush has yet to make a statement in regard to the two claims made by Nayanthara against him. The court case is ongoing and the issue around the demand of 10 crores is still at large. It is unknown whether a compromise will be reached over this conflict or factors will cause it to worsen.
The Bigger Picture
This issue once again demonstrates how twisted ownership of ideas can be in the show business. It also points out the problems that arise when making art and social life of people are too intertwined. Although there are ways of resolving such lawsuits and disputes on paper, the very fact that it is being so public has made this one into a show of display of pride, popularity, and creativity in cinema.
Conclusion
The controversy of Nayanthara and Dhanush is not just about a squabble for a three-second video clip; it is indicative of deep-rooted problems in the movie business. As the interested parties who have expectations share the breath in anticipation of the next event, one thing is necessarily true: this saga has had development unheard of in the working lives and public opinions of two of the most recognized fansใน cinema.
