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Ilaiyaraaja's Copyright Battle Continues: More Tamil Movie Accused of Using Songs Without Authorisation

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Music composer Ilaiyaraaja's long-standing copyright battle against music labels has taken a new turn as he informed the Madras High Court (HC) that yet another Tamil movie, 'Dude', has used two of his songs without his permission. Ilaiyaraaja's counsel, senior advocate S Prabakaran, stated that music companies are continuously exploiting the composer's works without his prior authorisation, even after the issue was brought before the court. The HC was informed that the music company, Sony Music, had failed to provide the day-to-day revenue generated by exploiting Ilaiyaraaja's compositions, as directed by the court.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ilaiyaraaja's counsel, senior advocate S Prabakaran, alleged that music companies are exploiting the composer's works without his prior authorisation, continuing a long-standing copyright battle.
  • The case involves the alleged unauthorised use of Ilaiyaraaja's compositions in a Tamil movie, 'Dude', starring director-turned-actor Pradeep Ranganathan.
  • Senior advocate Vijay Narayan, representing Sony Music, opposed the submissions, stating that the company had moved a transfer application before the Supreme Court (SC), which had issued a notice.
  • The HC observed that since the SC had admitted the transfer application and ordered a notice, it was inappropriate for the HC to hear the case.
  • Sony Music agreed to file a report on the day-to-day revenue earned by exploiting Ilaiyaraaja's compositions in a sealed cover to maintain confidentiality.

Statistics:

  • 2: The number of Ilaiyaraaja's songs allegedly used in the Tamil movie 'Dude' without his permission.
  • 1: The music company, Sony Music, involved in the copyright dispute.
  • CRM: The Madras High Court case number in which Ilaiyaraaja's plea was moved against Sony Music.
  • N/A: The court has not provided information on the total revenue generated by exploiting Ilaiyaraaja's compositions.

Sources:

  • The Times of India (Date not specified)
  • http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Ilaiyaraaja-claims-another-Tamil-movie-used-his-songs/articleshow/8921216.cms
  • Madras High Court.

Note: The exact date of publication from the Times of India is not available in the given text.

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