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Music composer Ilaiyaraaja copyright dispute with "Dude" movie makers settled by Madras High Court.

Madras High Court closes copyright case after 'Dude' movie makers agree to pay Rs 50 lakh to Ilaiyaraaja

December 04, 2025 5:35 pm

Madras high court copyright case, mythri movie makers case: The music director and Mythri Movie Makers have now entered into negotiations and concluded a settlement.

Ilaiyaraaja moved to Madras High Court over unauthorised used of his musical work

Ilaiyaraaja moves to Madras HC against Sony Music over commercially exploiting his work without consent

October 23, 2025 12:15 pm

Ilaiyaraaja Copyright Case Against Sony Music: Ilaiyaraaja alleged the music companies have been monetising across social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook by adapting and publishing his original work without authorisation.

Ilaiyaraaja sues Mythri Movie Makers for use of 'Karutha Machan" song in Pradeep Ranganathan's Dude

Ilayaraja sues Dude makers over the use of song 'Karutha Machan’ in the Pradeep Ranganathan blockbuster

October 22, 2025 6:24 pm

Illayaraja has filed a lawsuit in Madras High Court against the makers of Pradeep Ranganathan's Dude over the use of the song "Karutha Machan" song in the film.

Rajinikanth recalls Ilaiyaraaja’s grief at SP Balasubrahmanyam's passing: 'The eyes which never welled up at the death of his sibling, wife or daughter...'

September 15, 2025 5:40 pm

At a recent event, Rajinikanth reflected on Ilaiyaraaja’s close bond with the late singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, who gave voice to many of the composer’s chartbusters.

At a recent event, Ilaiyaraaja and Rajinikanth fondly recalled a hilarious incident in which the music maestro tried beer and went wild, shedding all his inhibitions.

Rajinikanth recalls Ilaiyaraaja's antics after having half a bottle of beer with him and director Mahendran: 'He wanted to hear gossip about actresses'

September 14, 2025 4:18 pm

At a recent event, Ilaiyaraaja and Rajinikanth fondly recalled a hilarious incident in which the music maestro tried beer and went wild, shedding all his inhibitions.

At a recent event, Rajinikanth pointed out how Ilaiyaraaja has weathered the storm of emerging talents in the industry and remained a strong presence over the decades.

'Directors who earned crores using his songs and even I switched to that new composer, but...': Rajinikanth on Ilaiyaraaja’s ability to thrive despite new talents

September 15, 2025 2:29 pm

At a recent event, Rajinikanth pointed out how Ilaiyaraaja has weathered the storm of emerging talents in the industry and remained a strong presence over the decades.

Ilaiyaraaja offers diamond crown and golden sword at Mookambika temple: 'Whatever I have got in life was a gift from the goddess...'

September 12, 2025 4:21 pm

Ilaiyaraaja recently visited the Kolluru Mookambika Temple in Udupi, Karnataka. He was accompanied by his son, Karthik Raja.

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Happy birthday Ilaiyaraaja: Rare photos of the maestro

June 03, 2019 7:27 am

On the occasion of Ilaiyaraaja’s 75th birthday, here is a look at some rare photos of the music composer from the Express Archives.

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