Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary, ‘Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale’, has once again found itself embroiled in legal controversy.
The Madras High Court has issued notices to Tarc Studio LLP, the documentary’s producer, and Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP, following a petition filed by AP International.
AP International, which holds the audio and video rights to the blockbuster 2005 film ‘Chandramukhi’, has alleged that the documentary utilised clips from the Rajinikanth-starrer without obtaining proper authorization or licensing.
The company claims that the footage was sourced directly from their YouTube channel, evidenced by visible watermarks in the documentary’s clips.
According to reports, AP International issued a cease and desist notice to both the studio and Netflix, demanding the immediate removal of the unauthorized footage and seeking Rs 5 crore in damages.
AP International is now seeking a permanent injunction from the court to prevent further use of the footage and demanding the removal of all existing ‘Chandramukhi’ clips from the documentary.
This fresh legal challenge adds to the woes of the documentary, which previously faced a similar dispute with actor-producer Dhanush.
Dhanush had filed a separate lawsuit alleging the unauthorized use of a three-second clip from his 2015 production ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’, directed by Nayanthara’s husband, Vignesh Shivan.