<p>In what could be termed as a win for actor Dhanush, the Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed Netflix India's plea to dismiss the actor's copyright claims over the documentary <em>Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale</em>. The documentary, which chronicles actress Nayanthara's wedding, was released on Netflix&rsquo;s OTT platform on November 18, 2024.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dhanush's Wunderbar Productions, which had produced the film <em>Naanum Rowdy Dhaan</em>, filed a case claiming that behind-the-scenes footage from their film had been used without permission in the documentary.&nbsp;<br><br>The production house has sought compensation of Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million) stating that the footage had been used improperly.</p>
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<p>On Tuesday, Judge Abdul Kuthus dismissed Netflix's plea. The main copyright case filed by Wonderbar Productions will now be heard on February 5, according to Live Law.</p>
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<h2>Nayanthara vs Dhanush</h2>
<p>In December, Dhanush's legal team issued a statement demanding Nayanthara remove the infringing content within 24 hours. Failure to comply would result in legal action, including a potential claim for damages of Rs 10 crore against Nayanthara and Netflix India.</p>
<p>Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's documentary, <em>Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale</em>, was released on Netflix on her birthday, November 18.</p>
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<p>Days before its release, Nayanthara wrote a scathing open letter to Dhanush after he denied issuing a NOC (No Objection Certificate) for the use of <em>Naanum Rowdy Dhaan</em> clips. The film featured her and was directed by Vignesh Shivan. The two started dating on the sets of the film.&nbsp;<br><br>The documentary eventually used a 3-second BTS clip from the film, which the actress claimed was shot from her phone.&nbsp;</p>
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Entertainment Dhanush's Wunderbar Productions, which had produced the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, filed a case claiming that behind-the-scenes footage from their film had been used without permission in the documentary. 

In what could be termed as a win for actor Dhanush, the Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed Netflix India's plea to dismiss the actor's copyright claims over the documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale. The documentary, which chronicles actress Nayanthara's wedding, was released on Netflix’s OTT platform on November 18, 2024. Dhanush's Wunderbar Productions, which had produced the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, filed a case claiming that behind-the-scenes footage from their film had been used without permission in the documentary. The production house has sought compensation of Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million) stating that the footage had been used improperly. Dhanush to star in a film opposite Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney: Reports On Tuesday, Judge Abdul Kuthus dismissed Netflix's plea. The main copyright case filed by Wonderbar Productions will now be heard on February 5, according to Live Law. Death threats to Oscar tussle: The biggest controversies of showbiz in 2024 Nayanthara vs Dhanush In December, Dhanush's legal team issued a statement demanding Nayanthara remove the infringing content within 24 hours. Failure to comply would result in legal action, including a potential claim for damages of Rs 10 crore against Nayanthara and Netflix India. Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale, was released on Netflix on her birthday, November 18. Rajinikanth turns 74: Former son-in-law Dhanush and other stars wish the legend on social media Days before its release, Nayanthara wrote a scathing open letter to Dhanush after he denied issuing a NOC (No Objection Certificate) for the use of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan clips. The film featured her and was directed by Vignesh Shivan. The two started dating on the sets of the film. The documentary eventually used a 3-second BTS clip from the film, which the actress claimed was shot from her phone. Nayanthara opens up about her open letter to Dhanush: 'Courage only comes from truth'

Nayanthara documentary row: Madras HC rejects plea against actor Dhanush

<p>Actor Dhanush has filed a civil suit against actress Nayanthara for allegedly using visuals from the film <em>Naanum Rowdy Dhaan</em> in her Netflix documentary. The film was produced by Dhanush, who has alleged that the footage was used without his permission.&nbsp;<br />
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According to a report in the Hindu, Dhanush has filed a suit in the Madras High Court against Nayanthara and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Sivan.</p>

<p>Dhanush's Wunderbar Films Private Limited filed the suit against Nayanthara, Vignesh, and their Rowdy Pictures Private Limited, which has produced the documentary.&nbsp;<br />
The suit claims that they have used certain visuals from <em>Naanum Rowdy Dhaan</em> in the Netflix docu-drama <em>Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhanush's production house has also submitted an application urging the High Court to grant permission to sue Los Gatos Production Services India LLP, an entity through which Netflix reports its content investments in India.&nbsp;As per reports, Nayanthara will have to respond to the notice at the next hearing.</p>

<p><strong>What is the dispute about?</strong><br />
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Dhanush's suit comes a couple of weeks after Nayanthara called out Dhanush in an open letter and alleged that he did not give permission to use the footage from the film in her documentary.</p>

<p>Nayanthara claimed that she edited the documentary and did not use footage from the film, but yet&nbsp;Dhanush sent a legal notice demanding ₹10 crore for using ‘three seconds of behind-the-scenes footage’ from the film. The two actors famously ignored each other last week when they attended a wedding in Chennai. Photos of the two seated in the same row went<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dhanush-and-nayantharas-awkward-photo-at-a-wedding-goes-viral-so-strategically-seated-say-fans-778349"> viral on social media.</a></p>

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<p><em>Naanum Rowdy Dhaan</em>, a 2015 Tamil film, starred Nayanthara and was directed by her now husband Vignesh. The two began dating on the film's set, which culminated in their marriage in June 2022.</p>


Actor Dhanush has filed a civil suit against actress Nayanthara for allegedly using visuals from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her Netflix documentary. The film was produced by Dhanush, who has alleged that the footage was used without his permission.

Actor Dhanush has filed a civil suit against actress Nayanthara for allegedly using visuals from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her Netflix documentary. The film was produced by Dhanush, who has alleged that the footage was used without his permission. According to a report in the Hindu, Dhanush has filed a suit in the Madras High Court against Nayanthara and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Sivan. Dhanush's Wunderbar Films Private Limited filed the suit against Nayanthara, Vignesh, and their Rowdy Pictures Private Limited, which has produced the documentary. The suit claims that they have used certain visuals from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in the Netflix docu-drama Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale. Dhanush's production house has also submitted an application urging the High Court to grant permission to sue Los Gatos Production Services India LLP, an entity through which Netflix reports its content investments in India. As per reports, Nayanthara will have to respond to the notice at the next hearing. What is the dispute about? Dhanush's suit comes a couple of weeks after Nayanthara called out Dhanush in an open letter and alleged that he did not give permission to use the footage from the film in her documentary. Nayanthara claimed that she edited the documentary and did not use footage from the film, but yet Dhanush sent a legal notice demanding ₹10 crore for using ‘three seconds of behind-the-scenes footage’ from the film. The two actors famously ignored each other last week when they attended a wedding in Chennai. Photos of the two seated in the same row went viral on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by N A Y A N T H A R A (@nayanthara) × Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, a 2015 Tamil film, starred Nayanthara and was directed by her now husband Vignesh. The two began dating on the film's set, which culminated in their marriage in June 2022.

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