Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Thiagarajan Forgoes Copyright Claim, Praises Song's Use in 'Tourist Family'
Imagine a song you made is used in a new movie, but they didn't ask you first.
That happened to Thiagarajan, a filmmaker.
The song was from his older movie, and it was used in 'Tourist Family.'
Even though the movie didn't get permission, Thiagarajan wasn't upset.
He was happy the song was popular again!
He said he won't ask for money or sue them.
He feels it's nice that people still enjoy his work, and he thinks the new movie helped bring the song to a new audience.
He doesn't plan to claim copyright for any of his older songs.
Thiagarajan addressed the use of his song in 'Tourist Family' without prior permission.
Despite the lack of permission, he expressed happiness that the song was embraced by new audiences.
He stated he wouldn't pursue legal action or royalties for the song's usage.
Thiagarajan said he would congratulate 'Tourist Family's' team and views it as a celebration of the song's rediscovery.
He plans to never claim copyrights for songs from his past films, valuing artistic appreciation over financial gain.
- Who
- Thiagarajan, the filmmaker, and the team behind 'Tourist Family.'
- What
- Thiagarajan responded positively to the use of his song in the movie 'Tourist Family' without prior permission, refusing to pursue copyright claims.
- When
- Recently, following the use of his song in 'Tourist Family.'
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- Thiagarajan wants to celebrate the song's rediscovery and appreciates the joy it brings to people.
- Filmmaker
- Thiagarajan
- Film Song
- "Malaiyuru Naattama..."
- Original Film
- 'Mappillai'
- Song's Use
- Film 'Tourist Family'
- Thiagarajan's Reaction
- Positive, no copyright dispute