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India Today
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Dhanush's father warns Good Bad Ugly makers of legal action over use of his songs
Director-writer Kasthuri Raja, father of actor Dhanush, expressed his frustration with the makers of Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' over unauthorised use of his film songs. The film features old Tamil songs such as 'Panju Mittai', 'Oththa Ruba Thaaren' and 'Thoothuvalai Ilai Araichi', which were superhit numbers from his Tamil to the media from Salem, he criticised the makers for not asking consent for the usage of old songs. He claimed that composers of today lack originality. "Stalwarts like Ilaiyaraaja and Deva created music, which were timeless in nature. However, today's creators are relying on nostalgia rather than innovation. It's not a big issue to use old tracks, but they should also seek permission from the original creators," he that he is planning to take legal action against the makers of 'Good Bad Ugly', Kasthuri Raja said that no one asks for permission before using old hit songs these days. Before Kasthuri Raja, music director Ilaiyaraaja had sent a legal notice to Mythri Movie Makers over the unauthorised use of songs. He demanded Rs 5 crore as compensation.'Good Bad Ugly' features the famous 'Oththa Ruba Tharen' song, which became one of the high points of the film. The Ajith Kumar-starrer, released in theatres on April 10 and ended up as a blockbuster. Apart from Ajith Kumar, the film features Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Raghu Ram, Shine Tom Chacko and Simran.
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Dhanush's father Kasthuri Raja confirms legal action against Good Bad Ugly makers over unauthorised use of his songs
Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, Good Bad Ugly—starring Ajith Kumar—emerged as a superhit at the box office. The Tamil action thriller earned special praise for its screenplay, performances, music, and more. It recently debuted on Netflix for its digital run. Filmmaker Kasthuri Raja confirms legal action against Good Bad Ugly makers Months after its release, Dhanush's father and filmmaker Kasthuri Raja has confirmed that he is taking legal action against the makers of Good Bad Ugly. Speaking at a recent event, he criticized new-generation filmmakers for relying heavily on nostalgia by using old music tracks in new films—often without seeking permission from the original creators. Speaking during the promotional spree for his film Saamakoodangi in Salem, Kasthuri Raja said, 'Unlike when stalwarts like Ilaiyaraaja and Deva created timeless music, today's creators seem to rely on nostalgia rather than innovation. It's not an issue to use old tracks, but one must seek permission from the original creators. Unfortunately, no one bothers to ask these days.' Why will Kasthuri Raja take legal action on GBU? For those unversed, back in April, composer Ilaiyaraaja's team sent a legal notice to the makers of Good Bad Ugly for the unauthorized use of his songs 'Ilamai Idho Idho,' 'En Jodi Manja Kuruvi,' and 'Oththa Roova' in the film. The notice stated that these compositions were used, altered, and commercially exploited in the Ajith Kumar starrer without obtaining any permission from the original composer. Furthermore, Ilaiyaraaja 's team demanded a compensation of Rs. 5 crore from the makers of the film, along with a written apology and the immediate removal of the songs in question. Good Bad Ugly producers' counter statement on claims In response, the producers of the film, Mythri Movie Makers, issued a counter statement in April, dismissing the accusations of unauthorized use of songs. They stated, 'We have taken permission from all the music labels required for the songs we used in the film. The labels hold the rights, so we have followed protocol and taken NOCs from them. We have done things by the book.'
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kasthuri Raja slams unauthorized song usage in Ajith's 'Good Bad Ugly', Plans legal action
Veteran filmmaker Kasthuri Raja has raised serious objections over the use of one of his songs in Ajith's recent release Good Bad Ugly, which hit theatres over a month ago. The controversy surrounds the popular folk track 'Otha Roobai,' which was featured in the film without the songwriter's permission. While promoting his upcoming film Saamakoodangi in Salem, Kasthuri Raja addressed the media and expressed his disappointment about the increasing trend of old songs being reused without proper consent. Three songs used without consent, says Kasthuri Raja Speaking candidly, Kasthuri Raja revealed that not just one but three of his compositions, 'Panchu Mittai,' 'Otha Roobaiyum Thaarein,' and 'Thoothuvazhai Ilai Araichu,' have been used in recent projects without authorization. He criticized the current generation of filmmakers and music directors for lacking originality and creativity. 'Unlike in the past when we had stalwarts like Ilaiyaraaja and Deva creating timeless music, today's creators seem to rely heavily on nostalgia rather than innovation,' he remarked. Calls for the ethical use of legacy tracks in modern films Kasthuri Raja emphasized that while using old songs isn't inherently wrong, obtaining proper permission is a basic ethical and legal requirement. 'It's not an issue to use old tracks, but one must seek permission from the original creators. Unfortunately, nobody bothers to ask these days,' he added. Citing these practices as disrespectful to creative work, he confirmed his decision to initiate legal proceedings soon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Legal action on the horizon as industry ethics questioned Kasthuri Raja's sharp words have once again brought attention to the ongoing debate about intellectual property rights in the Tamil film industry. As the matter unfolds, his comments have sparked discussions about the importance of respecting original creators and encouraging fresh talent, rather than recycling past hits without due credit or consent. The controversy now casts a shadow on 'Good Bad Ugly,' which had otherwise enjoyed a smooth run. ` Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
