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The film, with a budget of Rs 30 crore, has collected Rs 95 crore in just five days. However, it appears to be facing trouble due to allegations of plagiarism. Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and five-time National Award-winning composer Ilaiyaraaja have given India(BHARAT)n cinema new dimensions. His music alone makes films hits. The melodies of India(BHARAT)n culture resonate in his music. He has captivated the nation with his music from the 1970s to the present. His music is so mesmerizing that his songs and music have been used surreptitiously and without his permission in many films. In recent cases, Ilaiyaraaja has filed complaints alleging plagiarism of his music. Now, Ilaiyaraaja is once again in the news for the plagiarism of his music.

Petition Filed in Court

Now, Ilaiyaraaja has accused the company of plagiarizing the song “Karutha Machan” from the 1991 Tamil film Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naatu. The lyrics were written by Ilaiyaraaja himself and sung by S. Janaki. He filed a complaint against the use of “Karutha Machan” in the film Dude without his permission. These arguments were presented before Madras High Court Judge N. Senthilkumar on Wednesday during a hearing on a petition filed by Ilaiyaraaja. The musician filed a petition against Sony Music Entertainment India(BHARAT) Pvt. Ltd., Echo Recording Company Pvt. Ltd., and Oriental Records, alleging that these companies used his music without his proper permission or consent.

What Did Ilaiyaraaja’s Lawyer Say?

Ilaiyaraaja’s lawyer, S. Prabhakaran, told the court that two of the musician’s songs were used without his permission in the recently released film Dude, which grossed over Rs 75 crore within three days of its release. The lawyer argued that Sony Music used Ilaiyaraaja’s music commercially and failed to disclose the revenue generated, nor did it file an affidavit. Vijay Narayan, representing Sony Music, stated that the company had filed a transfer petition in the Supreme Court, which had already issued notice to the musician. He further stated that the revenue details would be submitted to the court in a sealed envelope soon.

Case Update

Judge Senthilkumar declined to take the revenue details, as the Supreme Court has already taken cognizance of the matter. The next hearing in the case will now be held on November 27th. It should be noted that Ilaiyaraaja has previously received compensation for the theft of his music in the film Manjummel Boys.