May 17, 2026

Selvamani

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R.K. Selvamani supports Ilaiyaraaja in Court; Highlights composer’s ownership of songs amid digital rights debate |

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A legal battle over music rights resurfaced in Chennai today, as the long-standing case involving Ilaiyaraaja’s songs and their usage on digital platforms was taken up for hearing. The dispute originally dates back to 2010, when Music Master, a Chennai-based music company, filed a case in the Madras High Court claiming ownership over the audio…

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Dulquer Salmaan and Kaantha director Selvamani Selvaraj grateful as film finds acceptance despite early controversies, ‘I was unsure how audiences would respond’ |

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The bilingual period drama Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan as T.K. Mahadevan, has finally arrived in cinemas. Released in Tamil and Telugu, the film is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, best known for the documentary The Hunt for Veerappan. Set in 1950s Madras, the film has drawn significant attention due to speculation that it is inspired by…

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