Top 10 lesser known controversies of Dhanush

Top 10 lesser known controversies of Dhanush

By Entertainment Desk July 16, 2025

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Legal battle with Nayanthara

Actress Nayanthara received a Rs 10 crore legal notice from Dhanush for using an illegal 3-second BTS clip from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her Netflix documentary.

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The Beep Song controversy

The explicit Beep Song from Vada Chennai (2018) caused a rift between Dhanush and composer Anirudh Ravichander, which ended their long-term collaboration.

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Called ‘Rude’ by media

A lot of journalists, who have interviewed Dhanush said that he has come out as a rude person to talk and interact with.

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Jagame Thandhiram  OTT dispute

Jagame Thandhiram exclusively on Netflix sparked a public argument with Dhanush, who insisted on a theatrical release and disassociated himself from marketing.

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The Karnan title dispute

Citing reverence for the 1964 iconic role, Sivaji Ganesan fans objected to the use of “Karnan” as the title of the 2021 film starring Dhanush.

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Content objections to Vada Chennai

Political leaders and members of the fishing community criticized Vada Chennai, which resulted in flagged scenes and re-edits after the filmmakers expressed regret.

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The issue of Uthamaputhiran dialogue

During the film’s press conference, Dhanush was forced to publicly apologize for unintentionally hurting community sentiments.

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The battle for title over Kaala

Following complaints about the film’s registration and the political controversy surrounding the Kaveri water dispute, Dhanush, got involved in a lawsuit over Kaala’s title(2018).

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Five Star Kathiresan

In addition to accusations of political meddling, producer Five Star Kathiresan publicly accused Dhanush of breach of commitment. 

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