Did Actor Aadhav Kannadhasan Secure Vairamuthu's Approval for Ponmaalai Pozhudhu?

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Key Takeaways
- Aadhav Kannadhasan confirmed he secured permission from Vairamuthu.
- Vairamuthu expressed concerns about unauthorized usage of his lyrics.
- Respecting artistic ownership is crucial in the film industry.
- Aadhav is the grandson of the legendary poet Kannadhasan.
- The importance of asking for permission before using artistic works.
Chennai, June 9 (NationPress) Actor Aadhav Kannadhasan on Monday respectfully reminded acclaimed lyricist Vairamuthu, who has won the National award seven times, that the production team of his film, Ponmaalai Pozhudhu, had indeed obtained permission from him to use a phrase from one of his songs as the film's title.
This clarification was made following Vairamuthu's heartfelt social media post expressing concern that many filmmakers in the Tamil industry have appropriated phrases from his lyrics as titles without seeking his consent.
On the same day, Vairamuthu shared on his X timeline in Tamil, "The Tamil film industry has utilized many of my lyrics as titles for their films. Not only have they neglected to seek my permission, but they have also not shown the courtesy to ask me about it."
He went on to list several titles that have borrowed from his work, including 'Ponn Maalai Pozhudhu', 'Kan Sivanthal Man Sivakkum', 'Ilaiya Nila', and many others.
Vairamuthu noted that while he has never reprimanded these filmmakers for their actions, he expressed a desire for them to consider asking for permission before doing so, emphasizing that in a world where wealth is not universally shared, knowledge should ideally be.
In response to Vairamuthu's comments, Aadhav Kannadhasan, the grandson of the legendary poet Kannadhasan, stated, "With utmost respect, we did obtain your permission for #PonmaalaiPozhudhu. As you've pointed out, it's a significant honor for #KaviyarasuKannadasan's grandson to utilize your lyrics as the film's title. This makes me proud. The lyrics for our film were crafted by the esteemed @madhankarky. Thank you!"
Aadhav Kannadhasan starred alongside Gayathrie in Ponmaalai Pozhudhu, which was directed by A C Durai.