SaralnamaMusic composer Ilaiyaraaja has filed a case in Madras High Court against Sony Music for using his songs without permission. The court heard the case. Ilaiyaraaja claims music companies are cheating him by using and distorting his songs without authorization. His song 'Karutha Machan' from the 1991 film 'Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu' was used in the movie 'Dude'. The court has asked Sony Music to provide revenue details from streaming Ilaiyaraaja's songs. The judge decided to wait for the Supreme Court's decision before proceeding further. Ilaiyaraaja can file separate applications if his songs are used without permission in other movies. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 01:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has filed a case in Madras High Court against Sony Music for using his songs without permission
- The court heard the case on 22 Oct
- Ilaiyaraaja claims music companies are cheating him by using and distorting his songs without authorization