Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024) on Netflix
PG-1320241h 23mDocumentary
The actress Nayanthara looks back on her life, beginning with her family background and early years in Thiruvalla. Her account traces her entry into Indian cinema and her rise to stardom.
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The documentary tells Nayanthara's life and career as she recounts it herself. It begins with her family and her early years in Thiruvalla. From there it follows her entry into the Indian film industry and her rise to stardom as a well known actress, along with the professional setbacks she met on the way. Her personal life is part of the account: her relationship with Vignesh Shivan, their marriage and her experience of motherhood. Archival material includes film clips, childhood photographs and social media videos.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024)
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- Actor-producer Dhanush issued a legal notice demanding ₹10 crore in compensation for a three-second clip from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan used in the documentary. The filmmakers re-edited the film to remove the disputed footage, songs and visual content, and the case was closed in March 2025 in Nayanthara's favour.
- Nayanthara released an open letter addressing actor-producer Dhanush, alleging he withheld a No Objection Certificate for nearly two years, preventing her from using behind-the-scenes footage from the 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. She claimed the delay stemmed from personal grievances over her relationship with director Vignesh Shivan, which began during that film.
