Overview

• Good Bad Ugly has become the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025, with worldwide collections reaching ₹180 crore in six days and ₹112.62 crore net in India by day seven.
• The film's producers claim they obtained no objection certificates (NOCs) from music labels, asserting compliance with legal protocols for using Ilaiyaraaja's songs.
• Ilaiyaraaja has demanded ₹5 crore in compensation and a written apology, alleging unauthorized use and alteration of three of his iconic tracks without his consent.
• The legal dispute highlights ongoing challenges around intellectual property rights in Tamil cinema, echoing previous cases involving Ilaiyaraaja's music.
• Despite a slight dip in domestic earnings on day six, the film continues to perform strongly, nearing the ₹200 crore global milestone.