The Delhi High Court has dismissed legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja's plea seeking full copyright ownership of the hit song 'En Iniya Pon Nilave' from the film Moodu Pani. The court ruled that a film song is a collaborative effort involving the composer, lyricist, producer, and singer, and therefore one individual cannot claim sole ownership. It clarified that under the Copyright Act, 'musical work' only covers the composition and not the lyrics or the singer's voice. This judgment marks a significant moment in the ongoing copyright debates in the Indian film industry. https://tamil.indianexpress.com/entertainment/delhi-high-court-dismissed-ilayaraja-petition-against-super-hit-song-royalty-update-in-tamil-11859764 #creator program