Actor-filmmaker Dhanush’s production house Wunderbar Films Private Limited is now pursuing a civil suit against actor Nayanthara and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan for using behind-the-scenes footage from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) in their documentary Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale without authorization.

According to multiple reports, the production house is seeking Rs. 1 crore in damages from the duo, while also alleging that Vignesh displayed “unprofessional behaviour” and prioritized Nayanthara over the rest of the Naanum crew while filming.

Dhanush’s affidavit reportedly reads, “The fourth respondent (Mr Sivan) unnecessarily began focusing his attention only on the third respondent (Ms Nayanthara) ignoring the other cast and crew of the movie by taking multiple re-takes of scenes to make sure she gives her best performance and not prioritising the other actors.”

The suit comes after the Madras High Court refused to entertain an interim injunction since the disputed documentary released last year. The main suit will be heard on April 9.

The row became public in November after Nayanthara addressed an open letter to Dhanush, accusing the actor-filmmaker of harbouring a grudge against her and alleging that Wunderbar refused to provide an NOC to use footage despite two years of “repeated requests”.