Ilayaraja Issues Copyright Notice to RajiniKanth's 'Coolie'

Renowned music composer Ilayaraja has taken legal action against the makers of the upcoming film 'Coolie' for unauthorized use of his music in the teaser. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' features superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role. The title teaser, composed by Anirudh, incorporated Ilayaraja's song 'Va va pakkam va' from the movie 'Thangamagan,' stunning fans upon its release.

In response to the unauthorized usage, Ilayaraja's legal team issued a copyright notice to the 'Coolie' makers. The notice highlights that formal permission was not sought from Ilayaraja, the original owner of the song, for its inclusion in the teaser.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj faces particular scrutiny in the notice, as this isn't the first instance of alleged unauthorized use of Ilayaraja's music in his films. Previous instances, such as the song "Vikram Vikram" in 'Vikram' and "En Jodi Manja Kuruvi" in 'Fight Club,' have raised similar concerns.

Ilayaraja's notice demands either proper permission for the use of 'Va Va Pakkam Va' or removal of the music from the teaser. Failure to comply could lead to further legal action, emphasizing the importance of respecting intellectual property rights in the film industry.