Nayanthara Exposed! Actress Goes Against Dhanush's Lawsuit, Uses 40 Seconds Of Disputed Movie

Nayanthara Vs Dhanush: release of Ly Superstars' life docu-film has been marred with controversies. Ever since trailer of project, series has me helines for wrong reasons. Nayanthara is embroiled in a copyright suit with actor Dhanush because of series. She alleged that Kolaveri Di fame demanded Rs 10 crore in damages as she used 3 seconds of footage from his production Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in film. This led to a war of words between actors ending with Nayanthara penning a 3-page long open letter. However, social media users have seemingly exposed 'hypocrisy' of actress.

Not 3, but 37 seconds of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan used in Nayanthara: Beyond Fairytale

Footage from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan was pivotal for Nayanthara's wedding documentary directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. 2018 film featured actress in le role and was directed by her now husband Vignesh Sivan, sowing seeds of ir romance. project was produced by Dhanush. In her 3-page open letter, Nayantara alleged that Dhanush h filed a lawsuit against her for using just 3 seconds of footage from film. However, eagle-eyed fans on social media think differently.

Netizens pointed out that more than 37 seconds from Dhanush film's making was used in making of Nayanthara's documentary film. Social media users have called out Nayanthara for her hypocrisy and 'blatant lies'. Some even questioned streaming platform Netflix for allowing Nayanthara to use clip from movie.

Dhanush's lawyer to initiate legal action against Nayanthara

Days after actress Nayanthara accused Dhanush of demanding Rs 10 crore for alleged copyright infringement involving her Netflix documentary, actor's legal team has issued a strong statement. Dhanush's lawyer has threatened legal action if contentious content, which reportedly infringes on his copyright of film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, is not removed within 24 hours. statement res, “vice your client to take down content infringing my client's copyright over film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan by using same in your client's documentary named Nayanthara Beyond Fairytale within 24 hours, failing which my client will be forced to initiate appropriate legal action, including but not limited to seeking damages to a sum of Rs. 10 crores against your client and Netflix India.”

actor’s lawyer also refuted Nayanthara's claim that disputed content was simply behind--scenes footage captured on personal phones. statement furr re, “My client is producer of film and y know where y have spent each penny for production of film. Your client has stated that my client has not commissioned any person to shoot behind--scenes footage and said statement is baseless. Your client is put to strict proof of same.” For unversed, on November 16, Jawan actress posted an open letter on Instagram wherein she criticized Dhanush for stooping to "an all-time low" after he demanded a compensation of Rs 10 crore from her. demand stemmed from a 3-second clip from Nayanthara's film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, produced by Dhanush, which was used in docuseries trailer.

(With inputs from IANS)