Gunjan Chaudhary
South Indian superstar and Tere Ishq Mein actor Dhanush has landed in legal trouble after prominent production house Thenandal Films issued a legal notice demanding ₹20 crore in damages. The notice stems from an alleged delay and non-completion of a long-pending film project signed nearly a decade ago. According to reports, Dhanush had signed a project titled Naan Rudran with Thenandal Films in 2016. However, the actor later opted out of the project.
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Dhanush Got Legal Notice
The production banner claims that despite backing out, Dhanush assured them he would compensate by directing and starring in another film under their banner. Trusting his commitment, the company reportedly invested ₹20 crore in pre-production work and advance payments. The producers further alleged that payments were made to actors Nagarjuna and S. J. Suryah for their involvement in the film.
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However, the project was stalled midway as Dhanush allegedly did not provide the complete script and reassigned his dates to other projects. The legal notice, issued by Advocate A. Chidambaram on behalf of Thenandal Films, has given Dhanush a one-week deadline to clarify whether he will complete the project by the end of 2026. If the actor fails to confirm completion within the stipulated timeline, the company has demanded ₹20 crore in damages and an additional ₹1 crore as compensation.
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The notice warns that further legal action will follow if the matter is not resolved. As of now, Dhanush has not publicly responded to the allegations. Despite the controversy, Dhanush was recently seen in director Anand L. Rai’s romantic drama Tere Ishq Mein, opposite Kriti Sanon. The movie’s strong performance reaffirmed Dhanush’s pan-India appeal and star power.
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Meanwhile, the actor has also been making headlines for rumored links with actress Mrunal Thakur. Speculation intensified after an AI-generated wedding photo of the two went viral on social media. However, neither Dhanush nor Mrunal Thakur addressed the rumors publicly. A source close to the actor reportedly dismissed the claims as false, stating that Dhanush has no plans to remarry and is currently focused on raising his sons.
