On November 18th, Netflix released a documentary based on “Lady Superstar” Nayanthara’s film achievements, her personal life struggles, and her relationship journey. The documentary has received much appreciation from her fans. She is considered an inspiration by many young women.
Nayanthara’s Early Life and Struggles
The documentary revolves around the early stages of Nayanthara’s life, including her name change from “Diana Mariam Kurian” to “Nayanthara.” She also opens up about her personal struggles, including her father’s illness and the challenges she faced after a significant relationship downfall, which led to her temporary withdrawal from the industry for a couple of years. Her breakthrough came with director Atlee’s “Raja Rani” in 2013, where her performance received widespread acclaim.
Finding Love: The Relationship That Changed Her Life
Nayanthara expresses her immense happiness about marrying the love of her life. She narrates her beautiful relationship with director Vignesh Shivan. Their love blossomed on the sets of “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan” in 2015. Vignesh Shivan, also known as Wikki, shares his bond with Nayanthara, their love story, and how their families came together. The documentary also features their wedding, which took place on June 9, 2022, in a private ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel in Mahabalipuram.
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Praises from the Film Industry
The documentary also stars notable industry figures such as actress Radhika Sarathkumar, directors Fazil, Vishnuvardhan, Nelson Kumar, Sathyan Anthikkad, and actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, who praise Nayanthara for her boldness and standout performances in a male-dominated industry.
Body Image Criticism and Career Transformation
Nayanthara reflects on how she was criticized for her weight in the movie “Ghajini” and her transformation to size zero for “Billa,” which marked a significant career milestone. She also talks about how her bold looks in “Billa” were criticized as vulgar.
Journey into Motherhood
Later, she shares her journey into motherhood with her twin sons, Ulag and Uyir. Nayanthara’s mother, Mrs. Omana Kurian, reminisces about her daughter’s childhood and the struggles she faced as a mother due to the harsh criticism directed at her daughter.
Reception: A Heartwarming and Inspiring Documentary
Overall, the documentary has been reviewed by fans and critics as a heartwarming and aesthetically presented portrayal of Nayanthara’s life. She candidly narrates her ups and downs, inspiring women everywhere. The bond between Wikki and Nayanthara showcased in the documentary has captured the hearts of many and has become a trending topic on Instagram reels, with fans admiring them as the perfect couple.
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The Legal Controversy Surrounding the Documentary
Recently, controversy has surrounded the documentary. Actor Dhanush, who owns the production company “Wunderbar Studios” and produced “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan,” allegedly demanded Rs. 10 crores from Nayanthara for including a 10-second clip from the movie in the documentary. On Wednesday (November 27th), the Madras High Court permitted Dhanush to sue Netflix and Nayanthara after issuing a legal notice.
Nayanthara’s Response to the Allegations
In response, Nayanthara posted an explanatory note on Instagram. She wrote:
“The vengeance that you have been festering against the film, my partner, and I doesn’t just affect us but the people who have given their effort and time toward this project. This Netflix documentary about me, my life, my love, and my marriage includes clips of many of my industry well-wishers who have graciously contributed and memories from multiple films, but sadly does not include the most special and important film, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan.
After two long years of battling it out with you for an NOC (No Objection Certificate) and waiting for your approval for our Netflix documentary release, we finally decided to give up, re-edit, and settle for the current version since you declined to permit the usage of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan songs or visual cuts — even the photographs, to say the least, despite multiple requests. The songs of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan are appreciated to this day because the lyrics came from true emotions. Knowing that there’s no better music we could use in our documentary, your refusal to give us the opportunity to use it, or even just lyrics from the songs, broke my heart.”
Internet Rumors and Memes
The internet is abuzz with rumors that director Vignesh Shivan intentionally prolonged the shooting of “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan” and misused funds from Wunderbar Studios to spend more time with Nayanthara. Meme creators are mocking both Nayanthara and Dhanush with trending reels, further fueling the controversy.
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