Vignesh Shivan Says He Was Compared To A Dog After Making Relationship With Nayanthara Public

Nov 18, 2024 Komal Das

The much-awaited documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, detailing Nayanthara's personal and professional life is finally streaming on Netflix after multiple delays and controversies

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While the documentary explores several aspects of Nayanthara's life since the beginning of her journey as an actress, it also took a deep dive into her love story with Vignesh Shivan, which according to the latter "was never easy"

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The director was compared to a dog and brutally trolled after he made his relationship public with the "Lady Superstar"

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After exploring her professional life and turbulence, Vignesh Shivan can be seen entering the frame to console an upset Nayanthara, who is disappointed in being refused to be having a wedding at the Tirupati temple

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Speaking to Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan said, "When it comes to us, nothing is easy. Even if we have to step out for a meal, do you think we can do it? No, right? This is a wedding

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Did you think getting married in Tirupati would be so easy? There's always a challenge for us that keeps testing us. We'll handle it"

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In another part of the documentary, Vignesh Shivan recalled, "When our relationship first became public, the first famous meme that came out was, 'No one could stop it if the beauty chose the beast.' I was compared to a dog

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They said Nagoor Biryani was being offered to a dog. The meme had both our pictures on it." He questioned, "Why can't the beast land the beauty?

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