'Gaana' singer Dinesh alleges unauthorized use of his song in 'Youth'; film team CLARIFIES

The film 'Youth,' directed and acted by Ken Karunas, has recently landed in controversy over a song. Gaana singer Dinesh claimed that his popular track 'Naa Aasapetta Ponnu Peru Monisha' was used in the film without his permission. He also filed a police complaint regarding his copyright claim. Well, amongst other things, because the movie is currently the top grosser at the box office. The song, released many years ago, has now become the center of the debate. Fans and industry members are closely watching how the situation unfolds.Responding to the accusations, the 'Youth' film team denied any wrongdoing through the latest media interaction. As per Cinema Express, they stated, “The rights of the song are with DIVO, and we have obtained proper permission by paying the required fee.” They further added, “We have followed all legal procedures before using the song in the film.” The team insisted that everything was done properly and officially. This clarification comes as the film enjoys strong box office success and a positive response from the audience.Meanwhile, 'Youth' has turned out to be a big success at the box office. The film, which focuses on school life, has connected well with young audiences. It features music by GV Prakash Kumar. It stars Anishma, Meenakshi Dinesh, Priyanshi Yadav, and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Also, it had promotion on social media before its release, as well as a pre-release event featuring Dhanush and Vetrimaaran. Excitement was created before the movie's release. Despite the film’s success, the controversy continues. Gaana singer Dinesh said, “This song is mine. I sang it 12 years ago, and it became very popular.” He added, “They have used it in the film without my permission, and I feel very upset about it.” His statement has sparked discussion about music rights and usage in films. While the 'Youth' team maintains that they followed legal steps, the issue has now become a talking point in the industry.