"Permissions Were Obtained": 'Good Bad Ugly' Producer Responds To Ilaiyaraaja's Copyright Issue (Image-X/Adhikravi)
Good Bad Ugly, the latest release by Ajith and director Adhik Ravichandran, has been facing a copyright strike for an alleged unauthorised use of three songs by the veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja. Recently, the production house of the film, Mythri Movie Makers, clarified that proper permission for the songs was attained.
While the alleged copyright strike and the demand of Rs 5 crore compensation from Ilaiyaraaja are making headlines, producer Ravi Shanker, the founder of Mythri Movie Makers, assured that all necessary steps were taken to legally use the songs.
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In his recent interaction with the Deccan Chronicles, Ravi Shankar said that the GBU team has secured no-objection certificates (NOC) from the music labels that own the rights to the songs.
Claiming that they have done things by the book, the producer stated that the required fees were paid and appropriate permissions were obtained from the respective music rights companies, dispelling any concerns regarding the legality of their use in the film.
Ravi Shankar also mentioned that the team has not yet received any official notice from Ilaiyaraaja. He further added that if they receive any notice, their legal team will respond accordingly.
Recently, reports claimed that veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja had issued a legal notice to the makers of GBU for the alleged unauthorised use of his songs. The film, which was aimed at paying tribute to Ajith’s 25-year journey in cinema, was sculpted with a sea of references about the actor’s filmography.
The film uses Ilaiyaraaja’s classic songs like “Otha Roobaiyum Thaarein,” “En Jodi Manjal Kuruvi,” and “Ilamai Itho Idho” to spread the essence of nostalgia, elevating the film’s narrative.
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Good Bad Ugly, the recent blockbuster of director Adhik Ravichandran, features an ensemble cast with actors Ajith, Arjun Das, Trisha, Karthikeya Dev, Jackie Shroff, Prasanna, Prabhu, and others on board.
Receiving great reception from the audience, GBU has earned Rs 113 crore in India so far. Creating records at the box office, the worldwide collection of the film minted Rs 188.65 crore. The nostalgic action entertainer centers around a retired yet powerful gangster, Red Dragon (played by Ajith Kumar), who is forced to return to his violent ways after his son is falsely accused of a crime.
