Ilaiyaraaja locks deal with 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude' makers; gets 50 lakh compensation, court permits song usage - Reports

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has secured a significant victory, with a production house paying him Rs 50 lakh compensation for unauthorized use of his songs in the films 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude'. The court mandated the removal of these tracks, emphasizing the creator's rights. This settlement serves as a stark reminder for filmmakers to obtain proper permissions.

Ilaiyaraaja locks deal with 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude' makers; gets 50 lakh compensation, court permits song usage - Reports
Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has secured a significant victory, with a production house paying him Rs 50 lakh compensation for unauthorized use of his songs in the films 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude'. The court mandated the removal of these tracks, emphasizing the creator's rights. This settlement serves as a stark reminder for filmmakers to obtain proper permissions.