Dhanush’s father Kasthuri Raja confirms legal action against Good Bad Ugly makers over unauthorised use of his songs
Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, Good Bad Ugly—starring Ajith Kumar—emerged as a superhit at the box office. The Tamil action thriller earned special praise for its screenplay, performances, music, and more. It recently debuted on Netflix for its digital run. Filmmaker Kasthuri Raja confirms legal action against Good Bad Ugly makers Months after its release, Dhanush’s father and filmmaker Kasthuri Raja has confirmed that he is taking legal action against the makers of Good Bad Ugly. Speaking at a recent event, he criticized new-generation filmmakers for relying heavily on nostalgia by using old music tracks in new films—often without seeking permission from the original creators. Speaking during the promotional spree for his film Saamakoodangi in Salem, Kasthuri Raja said, “Unlike when stalwarts like Ilaiyaraaja and Deva created timeless music, today’s creators seem to rely on nostalgia rather than innovation. It’s not an issue to use old tracks, but one must seek permission from the original creators. Unfortunately, no one bothers to ask these days.” Why will Kasthuri Raja take legal action on GBU? For those unversed, …







