AR Rahman, Madras Talkies Fined ₹2 Crore Over Copyright Infringement

AR Rahman copyright case

The Delhi High Court ruled that AR Rahman's Veera Raja Veera copied Shiva Stuti by Ustad Faiyazuddin and Zahiruddin Dagar. The court directed Rahman and Madras Talkies to correct the song credits across platforms and deposit ₹2 crore. Justice Prathiba M. Singh emphasized that original classical compositions are protected under copyright law. The case highlights the need to respect and safeguard India's classical music legacy.




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