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Ilaiyaraaja can sue over unauthorized use of his songs in the film *Dude* and by music labels, court rules.
The Madras High Court has allowed veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja to proceed with a lawsuit against the makers of the film *Dude* and music labels Sony Music, Echo Recording, and Oriental Records over unauthorized use of two of his songs.
The October 22, 2025, hearing confirmed the case can move forward, with Sony yet to file a formal response.
The court upheld confidentiality of financial details, citing a Supreme Court directive.
The next hearing is set for November 19.
The case is part of a larger effort to transfer over 500 music copyright disputes from the Bombay High Court to Madras.
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Ilaiyaraaja puede demandar por el uso no autorizado de sus canciones en la película *Dude* y por las etiquetas de música, las reglas del tribunal.