Actor Dhanush has landed in legal trouble after production house Thenandal Films reportedly served him a notice over a long-delayed project, seeking ₹20 crore in compensation.

According to a OneIndia Tamil report, the banner claims Dhanush had signed Naan Rudran in 2016 but never moved forward with the shoot. The actor had allegedly committed to both star in and direct the film. While the makers agreed to later changes, they claim he failed to provide the complete screenplay, leaving the project stalled for years. The complaint further states the company spent nearly ₹20 crore in advance and also incurred costs involving actors Nagarjuna Akkineni and SJ Suryah, who were expected to feature in the film.

Through the notice, the makers have alleged major financial losses due to the delay and have demanded compensation, warning of further legal action if their demands are not met within the stipulated timeframe.

In the notice, advocate A Chidambaram claimed the film stalled because “Dhanush gave call sheets to other films without completing work on this pending project”.

Dhanush has not issued an official statement so far.