Why did CSK stop using Rajinikanth's movie songs?

CSK decided to stop using songs and music from Rajinikanth's movies like Jailer and Coolie unless they obtain a license from the copyright owner, Sun Pictures, following a legal plea from Sun TV Network.

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The Madras High Court recorded CSK's submission that they will desist from using the songs without a license and adjourned the hearing to March 16 for CSK to file an affidavit.

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Super Kings Halt Rajinikanth Song Play

13 Mar

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Summary

CSK will stop using Rajini's movie songs without a license.
Sun Pictures sought an injunction against CSK's song usage.
The Madras High Court adjourned the hearing to March 16.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has informed the Madras High Court that it will refrain from using songs and music from movies featuring Rajinikanth, such as Jailer and Coolie, without obtaining the necessary licenses from copyright holder Sun Pictures. This undertaking was made on Friday in response to a lawsuit filed by Sun TV Network.

Sun TV Network's legal team contended that CSK's promotional activities had been using music from these films, thereby infringing Sun Pictures' copyrights. They sought a court injunction to prevent further unauthorized use.

CSK's senior counsel stated that while some song portions had been used in promos for three years without objection, the team would now desist from such usage, pending consent from the copyright owner or a Phonographic Performance Limited License (PPLL). The court has scheduled the next hearing for March 16, awaiting CSK's affidavit.