Released on November 18, Netflix’s documentary Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale explores the life and career of the celebrated actress, focusing particularly on her personal life and her relationship with husband Vignesh Shivan. The documentary delves into their love story, which blossomed during the making of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, a film produced by Dhanush.
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During the documentary, Nayanthara opens up about the early days of her relationship with Vignesh Shivan. She revealed that she first found him “cute” while he was directing Vijay Sethupathi on the sets of the film in Pondicherry. After finishing her scenes, Nayanthara texted Vignesh, saying that she missed being on set. Vignesh, thinking she was just joking, didn’t take the message seriously and didn’t believe that they could date.
Radhika Sarathkumar, who played Vijay Sethupathi’s mother in the film, shared her reaction when she learned about the budding romance between Nayanthara and Vignesh. According to Radhika, it was Dhanush who first revealed the news to her. She recalled, “It was Dhanush who called me and said, ‘Sister, do you have any shame at all?’ I was like, ‘What is he saying?’ He asked, ‘Aren’t you aware of what’s happening? Don’t you know that Wikki and Nayan are dating?’ I said, ‘What the hell are you saying? I knew nothing.'”
As the producer of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Dhanush played a key role in bringing Nayanthara and Vignesh together. However, their relationship has since become a point of contention, especially after a legal dispute arose between Nayanthara and Dhanush.
In an open letter, Nayanthara accused Dhanush of preventing her from using clips from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her documentary. She claimed that his legal team demanded a substantial sum of Rs 10 crore for just three seconds of behind-the-scenes footage that appeared in the trailer. The situation escalated when Dhanush’s legal team issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the removal of the footage, intensifying the legal tension between the two.
Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale offers fans an intimate look into the actress’s life, from her career milestones to her personal journey with Vignesh. However, the documentary also highlights the ongoing legal battle with Dhanush, showing that even the most heartwarming stories can sometimes be complicated by unexpected challenges.
