Ilaiyaraaja wins in ‘Dude’ copyright case; Madras HC orders to remove two songs, and ‘Dude’ makers request days’ time

Composer Ilaiyaraaja has won a copyright battle against the makers of the film ‘Dude.’ The Madras High Court ordered the immediate removal of two songs from the movie, citing a distortion of their essence. The production company’s plea for more time was rejected, and the court emphasized the sanctity of the original compositions.