Madras HC: Dhanush Claims Copyright Over Characters & Nayanthara’s Costumes Used in Netflix Documentary

Madras: Wunderbar Films, the production house owned by actor Dhanush, claimed before the Madras High Court on Wednesday that it holds the copyright for all aspects of the 2015 movie Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, including the characters and even the costumes used in the film.

Nayanthara vs Dhanush: Legal Battle Heads to Madras High Court | Crucial Hearing on January 22

Nayanthara and Dhanush are in a legal dispute over the unauthorized use of visuals from their 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale. Dhanush denied her request for an NOC, demanded Rs. 10 crore in damages, and filed a civil case against her, her husband Vignesh Shivan, and Netflix. The Madras High Court has scheduled the hearing for January 22, 2025, with no further delays allowed.