Dhanush-Nayanthara's ₹10cr lawsuit: Chennai HC postpones final hearing
What's the story
The Chennai High Court has postponed the final hearing in a legal dispute involving Dhanush's production company, Wunderbar Films, and Nayanthara and her husband-filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. The case revolves around the alleged unauthorized usage of visuals from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in the couple's Netflix wedding documentary. Wunderbar Films has sought ₹10 crore in damages. The court has now fixed the final hearing for April 9.
Legal proceedings
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy reviewed arguments and postponed the hearing
According to News 18, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy had recently heard arguments from both sides. He decided to defer the final hearing, stressing the need for a detailed examination of the claims and evidence before pronouncing a verdict. This lawsuit underlines the broader issue of intellectual property rights in the film industry. Nayanthara-Shivan's documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale premiered on Netflix in November 2024.
Dispute details
Dhanush's legal notice sparked controversy in film industry
The controversy started following the release of Nayanthara and Shivan's wedding documentary. It included footage and songs from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan—a film helmed by Shivan and produced by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films. Dhanush sent a legal notice claiming these visuals were used without permission and sought ₹10 crore in compensation. The production company also sought an injunction against the documentary's release, claiming it violated intellectual property rights.
Response
Nayanthara's statement fueled controversy in film industry
In her response to the legal notice, Nayanthara issued a statement accusing Dhanush of making multiple baseless allegations. Her statement ignited a major controversy, bringing creative rights and legal disputes into the spotlight. The dispute further strained their relationship, as the two superstars previously shared a cordial professional relationship.