A court order landed three months too late to change much, but it made its point loud and clear. Ilaiyaraaja won his copyright battle against 'Happy Raj', with the Madras High Court ruling that his song was used without consent.
Music composer Ilaiyaraaja composed En Iniya Pon Nilave for the 1980 Tamil film Moodu Pani, produced by Raja Cine Arts. Decades later, a dispute over its recreation brought the question of who truly owns the song's lyrics.
Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja reveals that his second western classical symphony is nearing completion, marking another milestone in his historic journey.
This is not the first time celebrities in Tamil Nadu have been targeted with such alarming messages. In the past few weeks, actors Vijay and Trisha also received similar threats.
On July 28, the Supreme Court had rejected Ilaiyaraaja’s plea to move a copyright dispute over more than 500 musical compositions from the Bombay High Court to Madras High Court.
The Tamil action-drama, which had been streaming for just four months, is no longer accessible on the platform. The reason is a legal dispute over songs by the legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.
Stalin said he was "making this request not just on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu, but on behalf of the maestro acorss the globe."
During the court hearing, Vanitha Film Productions, which is behind 'Mrs. and Mr.', informed the judge that they have now removed Ilaiyaraaja’s name from promotional content.
The film marked the directorial debut of Mani Ratnam, featuring Ilaiyaraaja's iconic music. The film, with cinematography by Balu Mahendra, remains a landmark in Indian cinema.
Bhavatharini, Ilaiyaraaja’s only daughter, was a gifted singer and National Award winner. She was also a music director, known for her melodious voice.
