Delhi HC orders A R Rahman, PS-II makers to deposit ₹2 cr over copyright dispute

The Delhi High Court has directed Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman and the co-producers of Ponniyin Selvan–II to deposit ₹2 crore in relation to an alleged copyright infringement concerning the song Veera Raja Veera.

Classical vocalist Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar had filed a lawsuit accusing the filmmakers of using Shiva Stuti, a composition by the Junior Dagar Brothers, without authorisation.

As per reports, in an interim order passed on April 25, Justice Prathiba M Singh observed that, from a listener’s perspective, Rahman’s Veera Raja Veera was “not just inspired but is, in fact, identical” to Shiva Stuti.

The court also acknowledged the contributions of the late Junior Dagar Brothers and ordered that a special credit slide be included in the film on all OTT and online platforms where the movie is streamed. Additionally, the court granted ₹2 lakh to the family of the Junior Dagar Brothers in recognition of their contribution.

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