Star heroine Nayanthara has landed in legal trouble following the release of her Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, which began streaming on November 18, 2024.
Meant to offer an intimate look into her life, career, and love story with filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, the documentary is now facing renewed backlash over alleged copyright violations.
The first major objection came from Tamil actor and producer Dhanush, who filed a case claiming that a three-second clip from his 2015 production Naanum Rowdy Dhaan was used without his permission.
He demanded 10 crores in compensation, and legal proceedings regarding that complaint are still underway.
Now, another controversy has surfaced — this time from the makers of the 2005 blockbuster Chandramukhi, which starred Nayanthara alongside superstar Rajinikanth.
Production house A.B. International, which owns the rights to Chandramukhi, has accused the documentary team of using scenes from the film without proper authorization.
Despite sending legal notices earlier, the production house alleges they received no response, prompting them to approach the Madras High Court.
The court has accepted the petition and directed both Netflix and the documentary’s producers to respond within two weeks.
It has also asked for a detailed revenue report for the documentary so far. Meanwhile, A.B. International is seeking 5 crores in damages and immediate removal of the disputed footage.
Amid these legal complications, Nayanthara remains professionally active. She will be seen in several high-profile projects, including Yash’s Toxic, Mohanlal’s Patriot, and the sequel Mookuthi Amman 2. She is also part of Mega 157 opposite Chiranjeevi, directed by Anil Ravipudi.
What was intended as a heartfelt tribute to her journey has now snowballed into a legal storm.
With proceedings heating up, the coming weeks will determine how this controversy impacts both Netflix and Nayanthara’s carefully cultivated public image.
