Star actress Nayanthara has once again found herself at the center of controversy — this time involving her career documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, released by Netflix. The documentary offers an intimate look into her life, tracing the highs and lows of her journey in cinema and shedding light on the personal challenges she has faced.
However, the film’s release has sparked legal backlash. Several producers have raised objections to the use of footage from Nayanthara’s past films, claiming copyright violations. The most notable complaint comes from AP International, which alleges that clips from the film Chandramukhi — to which they claim copyright ownership — were used in the documentary without authorization.
Following the complaint, the Madras High Court has issued notices to the film’s producers, Torque Studios, and to Netflix. In its petition, AP International demanded the immediate removal of the unauthorized content and sought ₹5 crore in damages for the copyright breach.
This isn’t the first time Netflix has faced legal challenges over Nayanthara-related content. In an earlier incident, Nayanthara and actor-producer Dhanush had filed a case against the platform for allegedly using clips from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan — a film produced by Dhanush — without permission.
As the controversy unfolds, all eyes are now on how the documentary’s producers and Netflix plan to respond to the allegations. While Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale aimed to celebrate the actress’s legacy, it has now become entangled in a legal battle that could shape how streaming platforms approach archival footage in the future.
