Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Ilaiyaraaja Files Legal Action Over Film's Copyright Usage
Imagine a famous music composer named Ilaiyaraaja.
A movie called 'Mrs.
and Mr.' used his name and a song he wrote without asking him first.
Ilaiyaraaja got upset because he wasn't involved with the movie, but it looked like he was.
He went to court and told them to stop using his name and music.
The movie makers took his name off the ads.
Ilaiyaraaja also wants to know if they made any money using his music.
The court is now making sure that the company that owns the song, Sony Music, is also involved in the case, so it's all fair.
Ilaiyaraaja filed a legal action against the film 'Mrs. and Mr.' for unauthorized use of his name and music.
The filmmakers removed Ilaiyaraaja's name from promotional material after his complaint.
The lawsuit alleges the use of Ilaiyaraaja's song 'Sivarathri' without permission in the film and promotions.
Ilaiyaraaja seeks to prevent the use of his name and the song, and to determine any profits made.
The court has given Ilaiyaraaja time to amend his complaint to include Sony Music.
- Who
- Ilaiyaraaja is suing Vanitha Film Productions and others involved in 'Mrs. and Mr.'
- What
- Ilaiyaraaja is suing the makers of 'Mrs. and Mr.' for using his name and a song without permission.
- When
- The legal action is ongoing; the court has given a deadline to amend the complaint.
- Where
- The legal action is taking place in court.
- Why
- Because the filmmakers used his name and music without his consent and created a false impression of his involvement.
Ilaiyaraaja's Perspective
Vanitha Film Productions' Perspective
Copyright Infringement
Ilaiyaraaja's Perspective
The producers misused his name and music without consent.
Vanitha Film Productions' Perspective
The producers claim that Sony Music owns the rights to the song and should be part of the case.
- Film Title
- 'Mrs. and Mr.'
- Composer
- Ilaiyaraaja
- Song in question
- 'Sivarathri'
- Original Film of Song
- 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan'
- Plaintiff
- Ilaiyaraaja
- Defendant
- Vanitha Film Productions (and potentially Sony Music)
- Court Action
- Copyright Infringement