The South Indian film industry has several major updates. Director Karthik Subbaraj has officially announced his 10th feature film, Dorothy, which is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film stars National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh, features music by Ilaiyaraaja, and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 25.
Meanwhile, the Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking to block the AI-enhanced re-release of Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan, allowing the film to return to theatres despite an ongoing financial dispute linked to its original production.

Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Selected for Toronto International Film Festival Premiere

Veteran musician Ilaiyaraaja made it memorable for everyone by bringing in a grand spectacle to Chennai over the weekend with the performance of his first-ever symphony, Valiant at the Nehru Outdoor Stadium on May 30. The music maestro returned the next day with three-hour concert delivering timeless classics. However, attendees complained about poor management, inadequate facilities at the venue.<h2>Ilaiyaraaja's concert draws flak from netizens</h2>Several netizens who had attended the concert had alleged that the venue lacked proper guidance and facilities as well. One user wrote, "Ilayaraja Concert- Big letdown I would say, I’m not new to concerts in the past I’ve attended Harris,arr vijay Antony concerts, but being an Ilayaraja fan this is something I was looking forward for a long time. I went for a musical concert but I got an Award function, where directors come to stage and talk random things and trailers play out and parthiban hypes politicians. My god."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/delhi-high-court-restrains-ilaiyaraaja-from-using-musical-works-in-saregama-copyright-case-report-1771308392096">Delhi High Court restrains Ilaiyaraaja from using musical works in Saregama copyright case: Report</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ilayaraja Concert- Big letdown I would say, I’m not new to concerts in the past I’ve attended Harris,arr vijay Antony concerts, but being an Ilayaraja fan this is something I was looking forward for a long time. I went for a musical concert but I got an Award function, where…&mdash; ASuitableBoy (@VickyChicko) <a href="https://x.com/VickyChicko/status/2061161531715551244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote, “Ilaiyaraaja should stop platforming this singer who got called out by multiple women including young girls. ARR seemed to have distanced himself from this person but he still gets to sing at all the Ilaiyaraaja concerts.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ajith-kumar-s-good-bad-ugly-removed-from-netflix-four-months-after-its-digital-debut-here-s-why-1758093726336">Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly removed from Netflix four months after its digital debut. Here’s why</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ilaiyaraaja should stop platforming this singer who got called out by multiple women including young girls. ARR seemed to have distanced himself from this person but he still gets to sing at all the Ilaiyaraaja concerts.&mdash; Jojjabijjan  Sreenivas || ஸ்ரீநிவாஸ் (@i_sreenivas) <a href="https://x.com/i_sreenivas/status/2061162526365434060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"SCAM..@ilaiyaraaja..Travelled 500 km from Cbe just to listen to the live symphony. Heavily disappointed. The most basic thing a concert needs &nbsp;sound, but they scammed. No speakers, no &nbsp;arrangements &amp; 80% &nbsp;we couldn't hear anything. Waste of time, money &amp; effort refund", wrote the third user.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bhavatharini-daughter-of-ilaiyaraaja-passes-away-in-sri-lanka-after-her-battle-with-cancer-683910">Bhavatharini, daughter of Ilaiyaraaja, passes away in Sri Lanka after battle with cancer</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SCAM ⚠️ <a href="https://x.com/ilaiyaraaja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ilaiyaraaja</a> 👎 Travelled 500 km from Cbe just to listen to the live symphony. Heavily disappointed. The most basic thing a concert needs sound, but they scammed. No speakers, no arrangements &amp; 80% we couldn&#39;t hear anything. Waste of time, money &amp; effort 💔 refund 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/X5rY9IjKAC">pic.twitter.com/X5rY9IjKAC</a>&mdash; Aravinth (@weekday_19) <a href="https://x.com/weekday_19/status/2061146153622872360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about Ilaiyaraaja</h2>Born in Pannaipuram, in Tamil Nadu, Ilaiyaraaja is one of the renowned musicians and playback singers who predominantly work in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. He was one of the earliest Indian film composers to use Western classical music harmonies and string arrangements in Indian film music. He is nicknamed "Isaignani" (the musical sage) and is often referred to as "Maestro", the title conferred to him by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London. He is a nominated Member of Parliament in the Indian upper house, Rajya Sabha, since July 2022.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dhanush-to-star-in-biopic-of-veteran-musician-ilaiyarajaa-release-in-5-languages-702302">Dhanush to star in biopic of veteran musician Ilaiyarajaa that will release in 5 languages</a>&nbsp;Ilaiyaraaja received several awards for his works throughout his career. In 2012, for his creative and experimental works in the field of music, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. In 2010 he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India, and in 2018 the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award by the government of India.

Veteran musician Ilaiyaraaja's concert in Chennai has sparked backlash after attendees alleged poor mismanagement in seating arrangements. Read to know more. 

Veteran musician Ilaiyaraaja made it memorable for everyone by bringing in a grand spectacle to Chennai over the weekend with the performance of his first-ever symphony, Valiant at the Nehru Outdoor Stadium on May 30. The music maestro returned the next day with three-hour concert delivering timeless classics. However, attendees complained about poor management, inadequate facilities at the venue. Ilaiyaraaja's concert draws flak from netizens Several netizens who had attended the concert had alleged that the venue lacked proper guidance and facilities as well. One user wrote, "Ilayaraja Concert- Big letdown I would say, I’m not new to concerts in the past I’ve attended Harris,arr vijay Antony concerts, but being an Ilayaraja fan this is something I was looking forward for a long time. I went for a musical concert but I got an Award function, where directors come to stage and talk random things and trailers play out and parthiban hypes politicians. My god." Also Read: Delhi High Court restrains Ilaiyaraaja from using musical works in Saregama copyright case: Report

Veteran musician Ilaiyaraaja's concert in Chennai has sparked backlash after attendees alleged poor mismanagement in seating arrangements. Read to know more.&nbsp;

Ilaiyaraaja’s Chennai concert faces backlash over alleged mismanagement

Renowned music composer and playback singer Ilaiyaraaja, who has worked in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and Tamil films, is in legal soup following a copyright dispute by the music label Saregama. Reportedly, the musician has been restrained from using or exploiting musical works in 134 films by an order of the Delhi High Court.<h2>Ilaiyaraaja ordered by Delhi HC to not use Saregama's music</h2>As per the report of ANI, the order was passed by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela on February 13 while hearing a commercial suit filed by the music label.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscar-winning-documentary-filmmaker-frederick-wiseman-dies-at-96-1771307484614">Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies at 96</a> &nbsp;Reportedly, the court restrained Ilaiyaraaja, his agents, licensees and associates from using, exploiting or using licences in respect of the sound recording, musical and literary works forming part of the films listed in the annexe to the order or from making any ownership claims over them.<h2>What is the case all about involving Ilaiyaraaja and Saregama?</h2>As per the report of ANI, the suit alleged that in February 2026, Ilaiyaraaja began granting licences to third parties and uploading songs on platforms such as Amazon Music, iTunes and JioSaavn, while also claiming ownership over the works. Saregama contended that these acts amounted to infringement and created confusion regarding its legal title over the recordings.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/toxic-vs-dhurandhar-2-yash-is-not-threatened-with-box-office-clash-but-is-irked-with-makers-of-ranveer-singh-s-film-1771263045609">Toxic Vs Dhurandhar 2: Yash is not threatened with makers of Ranveer's film</a>&nbsp;The same report suggests that, as per the company, these agreements vested exclusive, worldwide and perpetual rights in it to produce, license and commercially exploit the works forming part of various cinematograph films.&nbsp;However, the court has issued summons in the suit and directed the defendant to file a written statement within 30 days of receipt. Replies to the interim injunction application are to be filed within four weeks, with rejoinder, if any, within two weeks thereafter. The matter has been listed before the court on April 2, 2026, while the Joint Registrar will take up the case on April 24, 2026, for completion of service and pleadings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/tehran-tv-series-producer-dana-eden-found-dead-in-hotel-suicide-suspected-reports-1771253190596">Who was Dana Eden? Tehran TV series producer found dead in hotel</a><h2>All about Ilaiyaraaja</h2>Ilaiyaraaja, who is regarded as one of the most prolific composers, was one of the earliest Indian film composers to use Western classical music harmonies and string arrangements in Indian film music. He is nicknamed "Isaignani" (the musical sage) and is often referred to as "Maestro", the title conferred to him by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London.&nbsp;In 1986, he became the first Indian composer to record a soundtrack with a computer for the film Vikram. In 2014, the American world cinema portal "Taste of Cinema" placed him in 9th position in its list of 25 greatest film composers in the history of cinema. He is the only Indian on the list, appearing alongside Ennio Morricone, John Williams, and Jerry Goldsmith.&nbsp;Also Read:&nbsp;Ilaiyaraaja received several awards for his works throughout his career. In 2012, for his creative and experimental works in the field of music, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. In 2010 he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India, and in 2018 the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, by the government of India. He has been a nominated Member of Parliament in the Indian upper house, Rajya Sabha, since July 2022.&nbsp;Some of the songs he has delivered for films include Viduthalai Part 1, Modern Love Chennai, Margazhi Thingal, Maari 2, Merku Thodarchi Malai and Devan, among others.

Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has reportedly been restrained by the Delhi High Court from using musical works and sound recordings from 134 films in the Saregama copyright case. Read to know more. 

Renowned music composer and playback singer Ilaiyaraaja, who has worked in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and Tamil films, is in legal soup following a copyright dispute by the music label Saregama. Reportedly, the musician has been restrained from using or exploiting musical works in 134 films by an order of the Delhi High Court. Ilaiyaraaja ordered by Delhi HC to not use Saregama's music As per the report of ANI, the order was passed by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela on February 13 while hearing a commercial suit filed by the music label. Also Read: Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies at 96 Reportedly, the court restrained Ilaiyaraaja, his agents, licensees and associates from using, exploiting or using licences in respect of the sound recording, musical and literary works forming part of the films listed in the annexe to the order or from making any ownership claims over them. What is the case all about involving Ilaiyaraaja and Saregama? As per the report of ANI, the suit alleged that in February 2026, Ilaiyaraaja began granting licences to third parties and uploading songs on platforms such as Amazon Music, iTunes and JioSaavn, while also claiming ownership over the works. Saregama contended that these acts amounted to infringement and created confusion regarding its legal title over the recordings. Also Read: Toxic Vs Dhurandhar 2: Yash is not threatened with makers of Ranveer's film The same report suggests that, as per the company, these agreements vested exclusive, worldwide and perpetual rights in it to produce, license and commercially exploit the works forming part of various cinematograph films. However, the court has issued summons in the suit and directed the defendant to file a written statement within 30 days of receipt. Replies to the interim injunction application are to be filed within four weeks, with rejoinder, if any, within two weeks thereafter. The matter has been listed before the court on April 2, 2026, while the Joint Registrar will take up the case on April 24, 2026, for completion of service and pleadings. Also Read: Who was Dana Eden? Tehran TV series producer found dead in hotel All about Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja, who is regarded as one of the most prolific composers, was one of the earliest Indian film composers to use Western classical music harmonies and string arrangements in Indian film music. He is nicknamed "Isaignani" (the musical sage) and is often referred to as "Maestro", the title conferred to him by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London. In 1986, he became the first Indian composer to record a soundtrack with a computer for the film Vikram. In 2014, the American world cinema portal "Taste of Cinema" placed him in 9th position in its list of 25 greatest film composers in the history of cinema. He is the only Indian on the list, appearing alongside Ennio Morricone, John Williams, and Jerry Goldsmith. Also Read: Ilaiyaraaja received several awards for his works throughout his career. In 2012, for his creative and experimental works in the field of music, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. In 2010 he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India, and in 2018 the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, by the government of India. He has been a nominated Member of Parliament in the Indian upper house, Rajya Sabha, since July 2022. Some of the songs he has delivered for films include Viduthalai Part 1, Modern Love Chennai, Margazhi Thingal, Maari 2, Merku Thodarchi Malai and Devan, among others.

Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has reportedly been restrained by the Delhi High Court from using musical works and sound recordings from 134 films in the Saregama copyright case. Read to know more.&nbsp;

Delhi High Court restrains Ilaiyaraaja from using musical works in Saregama copyright case: Report

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