Nayanthara's Open Letter Sparks Legal Battle with Dhanush

Nayanthara wrote an open letter to Dhanush, addressing his refusal to grant permission for using clips from their film "Naanum Rowdy Dhaan" in her Netflix documentary

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Dhanush sent a legal notice to Nayanthara, demanding Rs 10 crore in compensation for the alleged unauthorized use of clips in her documentary

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Nayanthara's upcoming Netflix documentary, "Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale," has been eagerly awaited by fans

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Nayanthara expressed her disappointment and hurt over Dhanush's refusal, calling it an "all-time low" and accusing him of harboring a personal grudge

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Fans and followers have shown support for Nayanthara, praising her for addressing the issue publicly

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The documentary includes clips from various well-wishers and memories from multiple films, but notably excludes content from "Naanum Rowdy Dhaan"

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Dhanush has not yet responded to Nayanthara's open letter

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The controversy has sparked discussions about copyright and permissions in the film industry

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