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Mint
8 hours ago
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Lyricist Vairamuthu calls out Tamil filmmakers for using his verses for film titles without permission
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 9 (ANI): Renowned Tamil lyricist and poet Vairamuthu called out the Tamil film industry for using the lyrics of his songs as film titles without seeking his permission. Taking to his X handle, Vairamuthu pointed out how many of his popular lyrics have been turned into film titles over the years, often without anyone seeking his consent. His post, written in Tamil, loosely translated as, "Many of my verses have been used by the Tamil film industry as film titles. None of those who have taken them have asked my permission or even asked for a word of respect." In a lengthy post on X, the lyricist also cited some popular Tamil movies that used his lyrics as their film titles. While the lyricist did not mention the copyright issue, he called out the Tamil film industry for their discourtesy and not seeking permission before using them. He wrote, "Despite them taking my lyric lines without acknowledgement, I have never rebuked anyone nor have I questioned it whenever and wherever I met them. In a society where wealth is not shared in common, I take joy in the fact that knowledge at least becomes common property. It would be uncivilised of me to ask, "Why didn't you ask me before doing this?" But isn't it equally uncivilised of them not to have even asked me a single word?" The post received mixed reactions from the netizens, with many saying that the lyrics used in his songs do not require permission to be turned into film titles as they are part of the Tamil language. In response to the post, actor Aadhav Kannadasan, who is known for his movies 'Yaamirukka Bayamey' and 'Karungaapiyam' clarified that he sought permission from him (lyricist Vairamuthu) for using his lyrics as the film title for his movie 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' in 2013. He wrote, "Sir with all due respect we got your permission for #PonmaalaiPozhudhu as u mentioned it's a special feeling as #KaviyarasuKannadasan s grandson is using your lyrics as the film title. You felt proud. The lyrics in the film was written by dearest @madhankarky. Sir Thank you." Vairamuthu is a popular lyricist who has been honoured with a Padma Shri, a Padma Bhushan and a Sahitya Akademi Award for his abundant literary output. (ANI)
India Today
9 hours ago
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- India Today
Lyricist Vairamuthu calls out Tamil filmmakers for using his verses as film titles
Legendary lyricist Vairamuthu called out Tamil filmmakers and the film industry for using lyrics from his songs as film titles. In a lengthy post on X, he listed out some of his famous lyrics which eventually became film titles in Tamil cinema. His post left the Internet divided, with a section of people supporting him and others questioning him about using Tamil words, which have been in use since its Vairamuthu did not mention claiming copyrights, he questioned the industry for their discourtesy and not seeking permission before using them. He further mentioned that he had never asked anyone about using his verses without permission as it goes against his post, written in Tamil, is loosely translated as, "Tamil cinema has used many of my pallavis (opening lines of songs) as film titles. None of those who took them asked for my permission, nor did they even ask out of courtesy - not a single word." He then mentioned the titles 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu', 'Ilaya Nila, 'Oorai Therinjikitten', 'Poove Poochooda Vaa', 'Mouna Ragam, 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal', among others as then added, "I have never scolded anyone for taking them without asking, nor have I questioned them when I've seen them. In a society where wealth cannot become common property, at least knowledge becomes common property - this makes me happy internally. It's not polite of me to ask them why they had used it without my permission. But isn't it their culture to do it after asking me a word?"advertisementReplying to Vairamuthu's post, Aadhav Kannadasan (grandson of legendary poet and lyricist Kannadasan) said that they had sought permission for using 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu'."Sir with all due respect we got your permission for #PonmaalaiPozhudhu as u mentioned it's a special feeling as #KaviyarasuKannadasan s grandson is using your lyrics as the film title. You felt proud. The lyrics in the film was written by dearest @madhankarky sir (sic)," he wrote on X. Another section of people questioned Vairamuthu for claiming ownership over these titles. Many pointed out that the lyrics feature Tamil words that have existed since the Tamil language's inception, and it isn't fair on him to expect Tamil filmmakers to ask his permission to use them as film Vairamuthu is a legendary poet and novelist in the Tamil film industry. He has also been accused by nearly 20 women, including singer Chinmayi Sripada, of sexual misconduct as part of the #MeToo Watch
News18
10 hours ago
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Vairamuthu Slams Tamil Filmmakers For Using His Verses As Film Titles Without Credit
Last Updated: Lyricist Vairamuthu criticized Tamil filmmakers for using his song lyrics as film titles, sparking mixed reactions online. Renowned Tamil lyricist and poet Vairamuthu has expressed concern over filmmakers using lines from his songs as titles for Tamil films without prior notice or acknowledgment. In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), he pointed out how several of his popular lyrics have been turned into film titles over the years, often without anyone seeking his consent. Though he refrained from raising copyright claims, Vairamuthu voiced disappointment at what he described as a lack of basic courtesy within the film fraternity. 'Tamil cinema has used many of my pallavis (opening lines of songs) as film titles. None of those who took them asked for my permission, nor did they even ask out of courtesy — not a single word," he wrote in Tamil. He cited examples like Ponmaalai Pozhudhu, Ilaya Nila, Oorai Therinjikitten, Poove Poochooda Vaa, Mouna Ragam, and Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, all of which originated from his song lyrics. Despite this, he clarified that he never confronted anyone about it. 'I have never scolded anyone for taking them without asking, nor have I questioned them when I've seen them. In a society where wealth cannot become common property, at least knowledge becomes common property — this makes me happy internally. It's not polite of me to ask them why they had used it without my permission. But isn't it their culture to do it after asking me a word?" The post triggered mixed reactions. Some supported his sentiment and praised his humility, while others questioned the notion of claiming ownership over commonly used Tamil phrases. A few pointed out that the language belongs to everyone and shouldn't require permission for creative use. In response, actor Aadhav Kannadasan clarified that they did seek permission for the title Ponmaalai Pozhudhu. 'Sir, with all due respect, we got your permission… You felt proud," he replied, referencing the mutual respect shared during the exchange. The debate also reignited conversations around Vairamuthu's past, as some users brought up allegations of sexual misconduct made against him during the #MeToo movement. First Published:
