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.

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,