Dhanush Faces Legal Trouble as Production House Seeks ₹20 Crore Over Film Halt

South Indian actor Dhanush (Dhanush latest news) is once again embroiled in a legal controversy. According to reports, production house Thenandal Films has sent him a legal notice regarding a long-delayed film. The company claims that the film's mid-production halt has caused significant financial losses and is seeking compensation of ₹20 crore.

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What is the whole matter? (Dhanush legal notice)

According to media reports, Dhanush (Dhanush Thenandal Films dispute) signed a film titled "Naan Rudran" in 2016. He was not only supposed to star in the project but also direct it. However, it is alleged that the shooting never properly began. The legal notice states that some changes to the project were later agreed upon, but Dhanush did not provide the complete script. This is why the film remained in limbo for a long time. The production house claims that this delay resulted in significant financial losses.

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20 crore claim (Dhanush 20 crore compensation)

The complaint also claims that the company had spent approximately ₹20 crore on the project, including advance payments and other preparation costs. According to reports, the film was also supposed to feature actors like Nagarjuna Akkineni and S.J. Suryah, and the company also covered their expenses. The company's lawyer, A. Chidambaram, was quoted as saying that Dhanush submitted call sheets for other films without completing the project, causing the film to be shelved.

Warning of further legal action (Naan Rudran controversy)

In the notice, the production house clarified that if the compensation demand is not met within the stipulated timeframe, they will take further legal action. At present, no official statement has been issued by Dhanush on this matter.

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Recent movies and future plans (Dhanush upcoming film)

Dhanush was recently seen in "Tere Ishq Mein," also starring Kriti Sanon. The film received an average response at the box office, grossing approximately ₹161.96 crore. He also appeared in films like "Kubera" and "Idli Kadai" in 2025. He will next be seen in director Vignesh Raja's "Kara," scheduled for release this summer. He also has another project in the pipeline, tentatively titled "D55," which will be directed by "Amaran" director Rajkumar Periyasamy.

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FAQs

Question 1: What has the legal notice been sent to Dhanush for?

According to reports, production house Thenandal Films has sent a legal notice to Dhanush regarding the long-delayed film 'Naan Rudran'.

Question 2: How much money has the production house demanded?

The company has reportedly sought compensation of Rs 20 crore, saying that the film's halt caused them financial losses.

Question 3: When was this film signed?

It is being said that Dhanush had signed this film in the year 2016.

Question 4: What are the allegations?

It is alleged that Dhanush did not give the complete script for the film and gave call sheets for other films without completing the project, due to which the film got stalled midway.

Question 5: Were there other artists involved in this project?

According to reports, actors like Nagarjuna Akkineni and S. J. Surya were also supposed to be included in the film.

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