Ilaiyaraaja vs 'Good Bad Ugly': Will Ajith's film regain its track? Court hearing postponed to Oct 23

Ajith's film 'Good Bad Ugly', which was released in April, features some old songs used in fight scenes. In particular, there were scenes featuring the song 'Ilamai Itho Itho' from the film 'Sakalakala Vallavan' and the songs 'Otha Rupa Tharen' for Arjun Das' entry in the film.

Music composer Ilayairaaja, who composed the original version, filed a case in court claiming that permission had not been obtained for this. Following this, the court issued an order temporarily banning the use of Ilayaraja's songs in the film.

'GBU' makers file petition to reuse songs; hearing postponed to Oct 23

The makers of 'Good Bad Ugly', has filed a lawsuit in the court. A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking permission to reuse the songs used in the film. Ilayairaaja's side has stated that they have filed an intervention petition seeking to be included in the cases filed by the music owners and Sony. As per Sunnews, the hearing of the suit has now been postponed to October 23.

The court's decision will determine whether the songs can be used again in the release. It remains to be seen whether the music will be permanently included in the altered background music scenes. Fans and fan communities have been keeping an eye on the film's resurgence online.

G.V. Prakash’s background music replaces Ilaiyaraaja tracks

In accordance with this order, the film 'Good Bad Ugly', which had been streaming on Netflix, was temporarily removed for a few days. The film has now been re-uploaded online, but the background music composed by composer G.V. Prakash has been replaced where Ilaiyaraaja's songs were used. Meanwhile, the producer said in the 'Dude' press meet that “We paid around 15 to 20 lakh rupees for each song used in the film and obtained permission from Sony.

The issue is related to Ilaiyaraaja and Sony. The songs have been temporarily removed, and we cannot talk about this until the case is concluded.”