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Dhanya Rajendran

South Central Ep 2: Nayanthara vs Dhanush, Sandeep Varier, and Kasthuri’s arrest

In the second episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by Frontline’s senior associate editor RK Radhakrishnan and lawyer Nikhil Narendran.

On actor Nayanthara’s stand against Dhanush, Dhanya says, “I think it’s very uncharacteristic for a female actor to take on someone like Dhanush, who is so embedded in the system.”

Nikhil says, “It seems unnecessary to create a controversy, or perhaps Dhanush acted unfairly towards Nayanthara. I don’t think she’ll face much trouble because the footage was shot on a mobile phone, and courts often view such cases favourably under the doctrine of de minimis.” The IP law expert also explains why Dhanush is on a weak wicket. 

Highlighting male dominance in the film industry, RK says, “Despite the spirited struggle in Kerala, it remains confined to the state and hasn’t influenced other regions. Exploitation, catcalling, and even passing off lewd acts as humour on sets or at audio release functions continue unchecked.”

The discussion then shifts to former BJP leader Sandeep Varier’s surprising move to the Congress. Leena comments, “In Kerala, politics was once so ideology-driven… but that seems to be fading now.”

All this and more—tune in to South Central for an insightful conversation!

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References

Copyright Act of 1957

R.G Anand vs M/S. Delux Films & Ors- 1953

Athisayangalude Venal (Summer of Miracles) 

Angry Young Men

The Romantics 

The Hangover II: Tyson Tattoo Copyright Infringement Suit

Audio Timecodes 

00:00:00:00 - Introductions 

00:00:43:00 - Announcements

00:02:29:10 - Headlines

00:24:59:02 - Nayanthara vs Dhanush

00:41:35:04 -Sandeep Varier joins Congress

00:57:40:08 - Kasthuri Shankar arrest

01:06:03:01 - Recommendations

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