'Good Bad Ugly' producer responds to Ilaiyaraaja's legal notice, Asserts proper permissions were obtained

The film 'Good Bad Ugly', directed by Adhik Ravichandran and starring Ajith, was released on April 10. The movie features an ensemble cast, including Trisha, Prasanna, Arjun Das, and Yogi Babu. G.V. Prakash composed the music for the film, which has garnered mixed reviews from critics. However, Ajith's massive fanbase continues to celebrate the movie's success. The film has already grossed over ₹100 crore in Tamil Nadu and ₹170 crore worldwide, proving to be a commercial hit.
Ilaiyaraaja sends legal notice demanding Rs 5 crore compensation
The soundtrack of 'Good Bad Ugly' features several iconic tracks by legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, such as 'Otha Roopaiyum Thaaren', 'En Jodi Manja Kuruvi', and 'Ilamai Idho Idho'. However, it was revealed that these songs were used without obtaining prior permission from Ilaiyaraaja. As a result, his legal team sent a formal notice to the production company, demanding ₹5 crore in compensation for the unauthorized use of the songs. The notice also requested that the songs either be removed from the film or the royalty fees paid.
Legal notice gives the makers to remove songs or face legal action
The legal notice also included a seven-day ultimatum for the production company to comply, warning of legal action if the songs were not removed within that period. The situation has created significant attention in the media, especially among fans and industry professionals alike.
Ravi Shankar asserts proper permissions and clearances
In response to the notice, Ravi Shankar, one of the co-founders of the production house, addressed the issue in a conversation with Deccan Chronicle. He assured that all the necessary permissions for the songs used in the film were obtained from the music companies holding the rights. Ravi Shankar further confirmed that they had received clearance certificates for the tracks, dispelling any concerns regarding the legality of their use in the film.