Good Bad Ugly, the Tamil-language film starring Ajith Kumar and directed by Adhik Ravichandran, has stirred a legal controversy. While the movie has enjoyed a strong fan following and performed well at the box office, the use of three songs composed by legendary music director Ilaiyaraaja has sparked a legal dispute. The controversy stems from allegations that the film’s producers used Ilaiyaraaja’s compositions without proper consent or payment of royalty.
Ilaiyaraaja, through his legal representatives, has sent a formal notice to the makers of Good Bad Ugly, claiming that three of his original compositions were incorporated into the film without his permission. According to the notice, Ilaiyaraaja has never granted consent—either express or implied—for the use, alteration, or modification of his work in the film. Asserting that the unauthorized use of his music infringes on his copyright and moral rights, Ilaiyaraaja has demanded an apology from the film unit, along with a compensation of ₹5 crore. Additionally, he has called for the immediate removal of his songs from the film’s soundtrack.
In response, producer Naveen of Mythri Movie Makers, which backed the film, has denied any wrongdoing. Naveen has explained that the production team adhered to all necessary protocols by obtaining permission from the relevant music labels that hold the rights to Ilaiyaraaja’s compositions. He emphasized that the company followed due procedure by securing NOCs (No Objection Certificates) from the music labels before using the songs in the film.
“We have done everything by the book,” stated Naveen. “We obtained all necessary clearances from the music labels and followed the standard procedures for acquiring rights to the songs used in the film.”
This legal battle highlights the ongoing complexities of intellectual property rights in the Indian film industry, particularly with respect to music. As the case unfolds, it raises questions about the rights of artists and the responsibilities of filmmakers in obtaining permission for the use of copyrighted material.
The outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for the industry, setting a precedent for how music rights are handled in future film productions. Both parties have yet to reach an amicable resolution, and the matter is expected to continue in the legal domain for the foreseeable future.
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