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Ilaiyaraaja-’Good Bad Ugly’ Legal Tussle: Ajith Kumar’s Film Unavailable on Netflix
The Madras High Court ordered removal due to unauthorized use of three Ilaiyaraaja songs, with the composer demanding Rs 5 crore compensation from the film's producers.
- On September 17, 2025, Netflix removed Good Bad Ugly following a Madras High Court order restraining the film's exhibition with Ilaiyaraaja's songs.
- Ilaiyaraaja alleged unauthorized use of three songs by Mythri Movie Makers, prompting legal action after a court noted the producers did not provide proof of permission in September.
- The Madras High Court found Mythri Movie Makers failed to produce permission proof for Ottha Ruba Tharen, En Jodi Manja Kuruvi and Ilamai Idho Idho songs, and Justice N. Senthilkumar granted an ex‑parte injunction.
- For now, Good Bad Ugly is unavailable on Netflix India and will remain offline until the ongoing copyright dispute is resolved, with no official statement from Netflix India.
- This removal follows a wider trend in recent years, with several films temporarily removed from OTT platforms due to rights disputes, underscoring challenges for Indian filmmakers and producers.
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Fans express disappointment as Ajith Kumar’s film ‘Good Bad Ugly’ is unavailable on Netflix due to copyright issues
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Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly Removed From Netflix After Court Order On Unauthorised Use Of Ilaiyaraaja Songs
Ajith Kumar's action comedy, Good Bad Ugly, has been taken off Netflix in India after a court order. It was due to the unauthorised use of Ilaiyaraaja's songs in the film.
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