Kasthuri Raja slams unauthorized song usage in Ajith's 'Good Bad Ugly', Plans legal action
Kasthuri Raja
has raised serious objections over the use of one of his songs in Ajith's recent release Good Bad Ugly, which hit theatres over a month ago. The controversy surrounds the popular folk track 'Otha Roobai,' which was featured in the film without the songwriter's permission.
While promoting his upcoming film Saamakoodangi in Salem,
Kasthuri
Raja addressed the media and expressed his disappointment about the increasing trend of old songs being reused without proper consent.
Three songs used without consent, says Kasthuri Raja
Speaking candidly, Kasthuri Raja revealed that not just one but three of his compositions, 'Panchu Mittai,' 'Otha Roobaiyum Thaarein,' and 'Thoothuvazhai Ilai Araichu,' have been used in recent projects without authorization. He criticized the current generation of filmmakers and music directors for lacking originality and creativity. 'Unlike in the past when we had stalwarts like
Ilaiyaraaja
and Deva creating timeless music, today's creators seem to rely heavily on nostalgia rather than innovation,' he remarked.
Calls for the ethical use of legacy tracks in modern films
Kasthuri Raja emphasized that while using old songs isn't inherently wrong, obtaining proper permission is a basic ethical and legal requirement. 'It's not an issue to use old tracks, but one must seek permission from the original creators. Unfortunately, nobody bothers to ask these days,' he added. Citing these practices as disrespectful to creative work, he confirmed his decision to initiate legal proceedings soon.
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Legal action on the horizon as industry ethics questioned
Kasthuri Raja's sharp words have once again brought attention to the ongoing debate about intellectual property rights in the Tamil film industry. As the matter unfolds, his comments have sparked discussions about the importance of respecting original creators and encouraging fresh talent, rather than recycling past hits without due credit or consent. The controversy now casts a shadow on 'Good Bad Ugly,' which had otherwise enjoyed a smooth run.
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