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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Nayanthara left films for love, relationship pressure, later made strong comeback
Nayanthara , one of the most popular actresses in South Indian cinema, once took a big break from films because of her personal life. In her documentary, she opened up about how a past relationship affected her deeply and even led her to leave the film industry for some time. Nayanthara's emotional past Before becoming one of the biggest stars in South Indian cinema, Nayanthara went through a difficult phase in her personal life that almost made her leave the industry. In her Netflix documentary 'Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale', she shared how a past relationship influenced her career decisions. She said, 'I quit films because the man asked me to. I trusted easily.' She didn't reveal who the person was but admitted that she left films because her partner told her to. "It was the man who told me to quit cinema. It wasn't like I had an option. I was told to leave the cinema, and I agreed" she added. Nayanthara's past relationships Earlier in her career, Nayanthara was in a relationship with actor Silambarasan TR , whom she met during the shoot of 'Vallavan' in 2006. Their relationship ended on a bitter note after a private photo of them got leaked without her permission. Actor Nagarjuna recalled in the documentary how that period was emotionally tough for her and how it affected her mood on sets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Later, Nayanthara focused on work and acted in several Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. In 2008, she started a relationship with actor and choreographer Prabhu Deva while working on 'Villu'. Their bond became public, and there were even rumours of marriage in 2009. However, things became complicated due to Prabhu Deva's existing marriage, which his wife Latha strongly opposed. In 2011, after playing the role of 'Sita in Sri Rama Rajyam', rumours spread that Nayanthara had once again quit acting. Some viewers criticised her for playing a mythological role because of her personal life, but she won an award for the performance. Happily married to filmmaker When her relationship with Prabhu Deva failed, Nayanthara returned to cinema with even more strength. Today, she is happily married to filmmaker Vignesh Shivan and is a proud mother of two.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nayanthara silences divorce rumours with a cute pic featuring husband Vignesh Shivan
Actor Nayanthara recently addressed the ongoing media speculation about divorce and professional choices with a funny Instagram Story. Recently, it was rumoured that she and her director husband, Vignesh Shivan, are heading towards a divorce. The two have been in the news for the past few days, getting criticised for working with sexual assault accused, Jani Master, in their upcoming actor shut down these divorce rumours with a post that featured a picture with her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, accompanied by the cryptic message: "Our reaction when we see loopy news about us! (sic)." This post follows public attention surrounding the couple's professional collaborations and personal life. Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan have been criticised for working with choreographer Jani Master on the film, 'Love Insurance Kompany'. Jani Master is on conditional bail following his arrest in a POCSO case. He was accused of sexually assaulting his assistant when she was still a minor. Both Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan have previously been vocal in their stance against sexual abuse, making their collaboration with Jani Master a point of contention among some the couple is embroiled in legal disputes over their wedding documentary 'Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale'. The producers of 'Chandramukhi' have filed a lawsuit against them for allegedly using unauthorised footage from their 2005 film. Earlier, Dhanush, producer of 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan', took legal action for the use of footage without the controversies, both Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan maintain a prominent presence in the Indian film industry. Fans have been quick to comment on the couple's resilience amidst the challenges they face. However, the couple has chosen not to make any further public statements, letting Nayanthara's Instagram post stand as their response to ongoing the legal battles and media scrutiny unfold, the couple's choices and public statements continue to be closely monitored by their audience.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Madras HC issues notice to makers of Nayanthara's documentary
The plea was filed by AP International, a film distribution company, which had acquired the copyright for the Rajinikanth starrer, which featured Nayanthara in a key role. The Madras High Court has issued a notice to the production house that made Nayanthara : Beyond the Fairytale over a plea which claimed that the documentary had unauthorisedly used scenes from Rajnikanth's Chandramukhi (2005). The OTT platform streaming the documentary has also received the notice. The plea was filed by AP International, a film distribution company, which had acquired the copyright for the Rajinikanth starrer, which featured Nayanthara in a key role. The company alleged that the documentary, which traces the life of the Jawan actress, used clips of Chandramukhi which were taken directly from the company's YouTube channel without obtaining authorisation or a licence. They also claimed that they had previously issued a cease-and-desist notice demanding that the unauthorised usage of the clips be stopped and further sought ₹5 crore in damages. It is said that the production house approached the distribution company to acquire the digital exploitation rights after receiving the notice, but an agreement was not reached between the parties on the acquisition of the rights. The company has now sought a permanent injunction to take down the infringing portion of the documentary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Copyright battle with Dhanush, too! The documentary is already facing legal trouble, as Dhanush's production house had filed a separate case earlier this year, claiming that a clip from their film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) was used by the documentary makers without authorisation. The controversy surrounding the matter exploded when Nayanthara in an open letter to Dhanush, hit out against the actor for seeking ₹10 crore for the use of the clips.
