Overview

• Dhanush filed a copyright lawsuit against Nayanthara, her husband Vignesh Shivan, and Netflix India for using a 3-second clip from the film 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' in her Netflix documentary without his consent.
• The Madras High Court dismissed Netflix India's petition to reject the suit, allowing the case to proceed to trial.
• Dhanush had previously demanded the removal of the footage within 24 hours, threatening legal action and seeking damages of Rs 10 crore if his demand was not met.
• Nayanthara responded publicly, accusing Dhanush of acting out of ego and criticizing his actions as a personal attack on her and her husband.
• The court will hear Dhanush's interim injunction against Netflix's Indian entity, Los Gatos Production Services, on February 5, 2025.