Nayanthara Opens Up About Relationship Controversies and Double Standards in ‘Beyond the Fairytale’ 

For one, Nayanthara, a south Indian superstar, revealed several intimate details of her personal life and controversies surrounding her relationships in her wedding documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale. The documentary, which debuted on a popular digital platform, chronicles her story of love, marriage, and struggles faced under public scrutiny.

Nayanthara Looks Back at Public Scrutiny and Relationship Controversies

In the documentary, Nayanthara candidly speaks about her tumultuous past relationships and unfair treatment she had faced through the media. Commenting on all the negative reports and backlash, she shared:

"Since I never publicly addressed my past, people started creating their own narratives, and most of them were terrible. They assumed the worst.

The actress has been especially heavily criticized since her relationship with choreographer and actor Prabhu Deva, who was married at the time. Fans labeled her a 'homewrecker', despite no acknowledgment of the role or accountability of the men involved.

Double standards came under fire as Nayanthara said:

"Why weren't any of the men questioned? Why was I singled out? I guess I trusted people too easily."

This statement points to social bias whereby women are usually taken solely to task for relationship controversies.

A Defining Moment: Choosing Career Over Relationships

Nayanthara told that one of her former boyfriends used to ask her to quit acting, that ended into their break up. Nayanthara is known for her strong-minded personality and could not surrender her career but focused more on creating her name in the South Indian film industry.

Her patience paid off, as Nayanthara emerged as one of the most in-demand actresses, with over two decades of a successful career and numerous awards to her credit.

Marriage to Vignesh Shivan: The Love Story Beyond the Fairytale

Nayanthara married filmmaker Vignesh Shivan in 2022, after the couple had an on-off relationship for years. The secrecy of their wedding, attended by best friends and family, was a celebration in the entertainment circle.

She shares her journey of love with Vignesh in Beyond the Fairytale, where she describes him as her anchor during tough times. The documentary also goes into details about their mutual respect and understanding, which have been the cornerstones of their relationship.

Speaking of Dhanush Controversy and Other Challenges.

The film was not without controversy. One of the most talked-about controversies arose when Nayanthara made comments about actor Dhanush on social media, which set off a lot of debate. The actress maintained her stance and continued to demonstrate her apologetic approach to presenting uncomfortable truths.

Nayanthara: Behind the Fairytale faced criticism over its timing and content, but it has highlighted the personal battle of one of India's most loved actresses well.

A Rare Glimpse Into Nayanthara's Personal Life

Known for keeping her private life out of the spotlight, Nayanthara broke her silence in this documentary and gave a chance to fans and critics alike to see into her struggles and triumphs. She talks about how she survived through societal judgments and came out to be an icon for millions.
Her story inspires women to stand up for themselves and for their dreams, no matter what their society says.

Beyond the Controversy: Broader Discussion on Double Standards of Public Scrutiny

More broadly speaking, the societal bias that Nayanthara is reflecting on is in the way men and women are treated during controversies. Openly speaking about how she was maligned for her relationships but the man did not even get a slight flaw is a reason to discuss gender equality inside public life.