MHC Gives A Strong Counter To Ilayaraaja’s Argument!

In the case revolving around musical maestro Ilayaraaja and ‘Echo’ music company, the Madras High Court observed that the legendary composer cannot claim that he is the sole creator of a song as lyrics are also a part of it. ‘Echo’ company challenged the single judge order which recognised the special right for the composer over his 4500 songs.

Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq has heard the appeal of Echo as their representative Senior Counsel Vijay Narayan stated that a composer will not have rights if he takes money for his work from the producer and the ownership belongs to the producer. He cited section 17 of Copyrights Act.

As per reports, Ilayaraja has composed the music notes and he owns them but the performance, lyrics, sound and other aspects belongs to the producer who owns those songs. Ilayaraja’s representative Sathish Parasaran stated that music rights continue with the music director without agreement and presented sections 13 & 15 of the Copyrights Act.

Detailed appeal regarding this will be heard by the court in the second week of June. The counsel said that Sony Music too approached Bombay High Court asking to restrain the great composer from performing his tunes.

NTR Gears Up! Devara Next Schedule Starts Soon

NTR fans, rejoice! The star is back in Hyderabad and ready to dive into the next filming schedule for his upcoming movie, “Devara.” This comes after a swift turnaround on the Mumbai sets of “War 2.”

Initially slated for a ten-day shoot in Mumbai, NTR’s return to Hyderabad after just a week has sparked speculation. Did the “War 2” schedule wrap up early, or is this a strategic break before resuming filming? While details remain under wraps, NTR’s presence at the Hyderabad airport on April 19th confirms his focus has shifted to “Devara.”

With only 10% of the Hyderabad shoot pending at Ramoji Film City, the team is gearing up for a swift completion. This paves the way for a smooth transition into post-production.

Meanwhile, “War 2” continues to pique audience interest. Starring Hrithik Roshan alongside NTR, the action film serves as a sequel to the blockbuster “War,” which featured Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. Directorial reins have been passed from Sidharth Anand to Ayan Mukerji for this high-octane sequel. Interestingly, NTR reportedly maintains his stylish beard for his role in “War 2,” further amping up the anticipation for both films.