Nayanthara argues that the dispute is more personal than legal, accusing Dhanush of using his power as a producer to settle old grievances. The actor says she and her husband faced difficulties obtaining rights to include footage from the film in their Netflix documentary.

In an open letter, Nayanthara has accused Dhanush of personal grudges in the legal action against her and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan for using a clip without his permission in Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale.

Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, directed by Vignesh Shivan and produced by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films in 2015, starred Nayanthara opposite Vijay Sethupathi. While the exact details of the dispute remain unclear, the public spat has sparked significant discussion within the film industry.

Dhanush's lawyer has threatened legal action if the contentious content, which reportedly infringes on his copyright of the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, is not removed from Nayanthara's Netflix documentary titled Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale within 24 hours.

Beyond the Fairytale offered an intimate look at the life of the celebrated actor. The actor reflected on her past relationships, the challenges she faced, and the journey of finding peace with her husband,