Over the weekend, Nayanthara's open letter to Dhanush sent shockwaves through the Tamil film industry, bringing to light a dispute that has sparked widespread debate and support. In her candid and emotional letter, Nayanthara shared her frustration over a legal battle with Dhanush, the actor and producer of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), in which she starred. Nayanthara revealed that Dhanush had filed a lawsuit demanding Rs 10 crore in damages after she used behind-the-scenes footage from the film in her upcoming documentary.
The footage, which was meant to offer a personal insight into the making of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan and Nayanthara’s journey, became the focal point of the dispute after Dhanush refused to give permission for its use. When the team decided to use a different behind-the-scenes clip that was freely available online, Dhanush’s legal action followed. In her letter, Nayanthara accused the actor of hypocrisy, pointing out the difficulties she faced in securing permissions and highlighting the broader issues of power dynamics in the industry.
A post shared by N A Y A N T H A R A (@nayanthara) The open letter quickly went viral, drawing attention not just to the personal clash between the two stars, but also to the larger challenges women in the Tamil film industry often face. The reaction from fellow actresses has been significant. Shruti Haasan, who worked with Dhanush on the film 3 (Moonu), showed her support for Nayanthara in a subtle but powerful way by liking t.
