Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, Netflix’s documentary-drama on actress Nayanthara, continues to walk a tightrope of legal challenges.
The latest dispute comes from Chandramukhi producers, AP International, who have accused the makers of using clips from the 2005 blockbuster without permission and demanded Rs 5 crore in damages.
According to reports, Nayanthara’s legal team confirmed they are exploring an out-of-court settlement. “Instead of dragging the case out, both sides are working towards a peaceful solution,” said Rahul Dhawan, her lawyer, adding that the settlement terms could be finalised before the next hearing on October 6, 2025.
This isn’t the first hurdle for the Netflix project. Last year, actor Dhanush filed a case over a three-second clip from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, which remains unresolved.
Such repeated copyright disputes raise an uncomfortable question, why do high-profile productions continue to overlook basic clearance protocols, especially in an era where digital platforms are under greater scrutiny?
While Nayanthara’s team is optimistic about avoiding prolonged trials, the controversy has already cast a shadow over the documentary. For audiences, the constant back-and-forth makes the project feel less like a “fairytale” and more like a cautionary tale about how copyright law can’t be treated as an afterthought.