Naanum Rowdy Dhaan Copyright Controversy: Dhanush Sparks Outrage Over Ownership of Nayanthara’s Gowns

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All began as a war of words and copyright tussle between two of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars, Dhanush and Nayanthara. The situation has taken some unexpected turns of events, throwing up interesting as well as very disturbing charges. Battle now claims rights over said film by apparently using back-room clippings in huge blockbuster 2015, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (NRD) released by Nayanthara apparently without her rights, now sits in the pages of the Madras High Court, for surely this case sparked a fire up in intellectual properties rights within such industries.

What does Dhanush’s Copyright Complaint All About?

NRD was a film made by Dhanush through his banner, Wunderbar Films. Nayanthara, who had recently got much acclaim for Jawan, has been charged by Dhanush of having used a 28-second BTS clip without No Objection Certificate (NOC) and without taking Dhanush’s permission. According to him, the rights related to all the things – the film, costumes, characters, and BTS footage-are all his.

The controversy snowballed further as Dhanush’s lawyers, headed by senior advocate PS Raman, filed a case of copyright violation against Nayanthara and the streaming platform hosting her documentary. It has sought compensation amounting to ₹10 crores for breach of intellectual property rights.

The case has been only recently argued, and a few startling revelations have come about. Here, Advocate PS Raman posited that the copyright claim made by Dhanush was more than a scene or clippings of the film. Nayanthara wore the costumes in the shooting of the film, and as the producer, Dhanush owns all rights on all elements of NRD.

Raman said, “We had an agreement that said I (Dhanush) own the copyright over every character and every element of the film. That means the costumes Nayanthara wore during the shooting. She is violating our agreement by using the BTS clip, and the suit has a valid cause of action.”

This brings a new angle to the case, raising intellectual property limits of creative collaborations.

Nayanthara responded to a leaked social media legal notice. Actress Nayanthara called the lawsuit a “targeted attempt to malign her hard work and image” and what seems like a desperate attempt to sully her reputation.

According to sources close to the actress, she was shocked at the ₹10 crore lawsuit, which she termed as an “unprecedented move.” She also attacked Dhanush’s team for making an unfair and exaggerated claim.

Case Filed by the Streaming Platform

Adding another dimension to the controversy was that the streaming platform hosting Nayanthara’s documentary filed two applications in the Madras High Court. They appealed to dismiss the case, stating there wasn’t enough ground for a complaint of this nature.

However, Dhanush’s lawyers successfully countered these applications and claimed they had a valid claim under the original agreement signed during NRD’s production.

Industry Reactions: A Divided House

The case has been widely debated in the entertainment industry. Most insiders believe this dispute reflects a lack of clarity in intellectual property rights for Indian films. While there are some supporters of Dhanush’s claims, saying producers bear all financial risks and deserve ownership over all elements connected with the film, others take Nayanthara’s side and question whether these costumes or brief BTS clips can fall under copyright infringement.

Other industry players also advocate the need to revisit legal frameworks pertaining to such issues. There should indeed be more precise guidelines for documentary filmmaking relating to material available on streaming sites and, at large, with film content.

It waits to see the decision from Madras High Court in the case as their verdict will decide the fate of the future case arising in regards to copyrighting films on Indian cinema. Speculation and rumors rule the roost and fill every possible headline with anxious anticipation over every little update; fans and experts discuss and debate everything meticulously.

The copyright case of Dhanush and Nayanthara goes beyond just a legal argument; it mirrors the complexities intellectual property is getting into in this digital age. Both stars had mass fan following and careers on the peak. The result would greatly affect the professional reputation and change the direction of creative rights in the Indian film industry.
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