Overview

• On June 9, Vairamuthu accused Tamil filmmakers of adopting his song pallavis as movie titles without seeking permission or courtesy.
• He cited examples including Ponmaalai Pozhudhu, Ilaya Nila, Oorai Therinjikitten, Poove Poochooda Vaa, Mouna Ragam and Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal.
• Some commentators argued the phrases consist of common Tamil words and challenged the notion of individual ownership over them.
• Aadhav Kannadasan publicly stated that his team requested and received Vairamuthu’s consent for using the title Ponmaalai Pozhudhu.
• The exchange has renewed public discussion of past #MeToo allegations of sexual misconduct against the lyricist.