📌 Key Points
- Thenandal Films seeks ₹20 crore from Dhanush for stalling a film project.
- Dhanush allegedly failed to provide a complete screenplay after initial commitments.
- The production house claims to have spent ₹20 crore in advance and other expenses.
- Legal action may follow if Dhanush doesn’t meet the demands within the stipulated timeframe.
Dhanush is facing legal trouble as Thenandal Films demands ₹20 crore in compensation for a stalled film. The production house claims significant financial losses due to Dhanush’s alleged failure to deliver the complete screenplay after initial agreements and advance payments.
₹20 Crore Demand for Stalled Film
Actor Dhanush has not issued any official statement so far regarding the controversy, and has maintained silence amid the legal dispute.
Actor Dhanush has landed in hot water after production house Thenandal Films reportedly served him a legal notice over a long-delayed film project. The banner has reportedly sought compensation of ₹ 20 crore, citing significant financial setbacks caused by the prolonged hold-up.
As per the notice issued through the company’s legal counsel, Dhanush had originally committed to both starring in and directing the project. While the production house is said to have agreed to subsequent changes in the plan, it is being claimed that the actor failed to provide the complete screenplay thereafter, leading to the film remaining stalled for a prolonged period.
Dhanush Accused of Incomplete Screenplay
The complaint states that the production house has spent up to ₹ 20 crore in advance. They are claiming that they also paid other expenses for stars like Nagarjuna Akkineni and SJ Suryah, who were to act in the film with Dhanush.
Through the notice, the production house is saying that the delay caused significant financial losses to the makers, which has led them to demand monetary compensation to recover investments made during the early stages of production. The production house has further cautioned that it will pursue additional legal action if its demands are not fulfilled within the stipulated timeframe.
Production House Threatens Further Legal Action
In the notice, advocate A Chidambaram said that the film was stalled halfway because “Dhanush gave call sheets to other films without completing work on this pending project”.
It is worth noting that Dhanush has not issued any official statement to date regarding the controversy and has remained silent.
The dispute threatens legal escalation if Dhanush doesn’t respond. The production house is determined to recoup losses incurred during the film’s early stages, potentially setting a precedent for project accountability in the industry.
