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Tamil Film Industry's Use of Lyrics as Film Titles: An Unnecessary Debate?

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Tamil actor Aadhav Kannadhasan clarified that he had taken permission from veteran lyricist Vairamuthu to use a phrase from one of his songs as the title of his film, "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu". This clarification came in response to Vairamuthu's social media post lamenting that several Tamil filmmakers had used phrases from his lyrics as film titles without obtaining his permission. Vairamuthu mentioned multiple instances of his lyrics being used in film titles, stating that he had not been asked for permission in many cases. He expressed his happiness that knowledge is turning into common property, but questioned why filmmakers did not ask for his permission before using his phrases.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vairamuthu, a seven-time National award-winning lyricist, has stated that several Tamil filmmakers have used phrases from his lyrics as film titles without obtaining his permission.
  • He mentioned a list of 17 film titles, including "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu", which he claimed were used without his consent.
  • Actor Aadhav Kannadhasan, the grandson of the great poet Kannadhasan, clarified that he had taken permission from Vairamuthu to use a phrase from one of his songs as the title of "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu".
  • Vairamuthu expressed his happiness that knowledge is turning into common property, but questioned why filmmakers did not ask for his permission before using his phrases.
  • This incident has sparked a debate about the use of lyrics as film titles in the Tamil film industry.

Statistics:

  • 17 film titles mentioned by Vairamuthu as being used without his permission.
  • 7-time National award winner for Vairamuthu.
  • Over 20 films mentioned in Vairamuthu's list: "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu", "Kan Sivanthal Man Sivakkum", "Ilaiya Nila", "Oorath Therinchukitten", "Panivizhum Malarvanam", "Vellai Pura Ondru", "Poove Poosudava", "Eeramana Rojavae", "Nilavathaan Kaiyila Pudichen", "Mouna Ragam", "Minsara Kanna", "Kannalane", "Ennavale", "Uyire", "Sandakozhi", "Poovellam Kettuppar", "Thenmelaaga Peruvazhkaatru", "Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya", "Nee Thane En Pon Vasantham", and "Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal".

Sources:

  • IANS Chennai, June 9 (IANS)
  • Copyright 2025 IANS, distributed by Contify.com

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