Actor Dhanush lately filed a civil lawsuit in opposition to Nayanthara and her husband, Vignesh Shivan. The case is a few three-second clip from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (NRD) getting used within the actress’ Netflix documentary titled Nayanthara: Past the Fairytale. The Raayan actor claimed that the footage was used with out permission. In response, Woman Famous person’s lawyer acknowledged they’ve formally replied to Dhanush’s authorized discover.
In a dialog with Hindustan Occasions, the lawyer asserted that no copyright legal guidelines have been violated in utilizing the visuals. He additionally defined their stance on the authorized challenge. The advocate mentioned that the footage used within the documentary isn’t from behind-the-scenes of the movie however is from a private library. He acknowledged this doesn’t quantity to copyright infringement or violation.
“Our response is that there isn’t a infringement or violation as a result of what has been utilised by us within the docu collection isn’t a part of behind-the-scenes (from the movie). The identical is a part of the non-public library; subsequently, this isn’t infringement,” quoted the publication.
In the meantime, the subsequent listening to on Dhanush and Nayanthara’s case would possibly happen within the Madras Excessive Courtroom on December 2.
As reported by The Hindu, Dhanush’s Wunderbar Movies Personal Restricted filed a lawsuit in opposition to Nayanthara, her husband Vignesh Shivan, and their manufacturing firm. As per the case, it acknowledged that the visuals from NRD have been used within the actress’ documentary with any NOC from Dhanu’s manufacturing home.
Dhanush’s firm additionally sought permission from the Excessive Courtroom to file a case in opposition to Los Gatos Manufacturing Companies India LLP. This agency manages Netflix’s content material investments in and throughout India.
The court docket reviewed arguments from either side. It granted permission, noting {that a} important a part of the dispute occurred beneath its jurisdiction. Nayanthara is now required to reply to this authorized case within the subsequent listening to.
Nayanthara: Past the Fairytale has been streaming on Netflix since November 18. Earlier than its launch, the Jawan actress addressed Dhanush in a robust open letter. She wrote the letter after he refused to supply a No Objection Certificates (NOC) for utilizing clips from their movie NRD.
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