After Ilaiyaraaja's song Sundari Kannal Oru Seidhi was featured in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, many speculated that the music composer could sue the makers. However, director Anil Ravipudi has now clarified that they used the song after taking his permission
14 January,2026 11:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The makers of Pradeep Ranganathan-starrer Dude have decided to settle the copyright dispute with veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja by agreeing to pay him a settlement amonut of Rs 50. This comes after the music composer alleged that the makers had used his song in the song without his permission
05 December,2025 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ilaiyaraaja's brother and music composer Gangai Amaran has been facing massive backlash on the internet after one of his clips from a media interaction went viral on the internet. Netizens believe his behaviour towards a fan was disrespectful, and have demanded an apology from the veteran filmmaker
04 November,2025 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After Trisha and Vijay, Ilaiyaraaja’s Chennai studio received a bomb threat via email, prompting immediate police action. Authorities confirmed the threat was a hoax and are tracing the email source, which resembles previous ones sent to other celebrities
15 October,2025 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
