AR Rahman's music used by 'Kochi Blue Tigers'; 'Aadujeevitham' team to take legal action

Kochi: The producers of the movie Aadujeevitham have accused the Kerala Cricket League team, Kochi Blue Tigers, of using A. R. Rahman's music without authorisation. The complaint, filed by Visual Romance, states that the promo song "Hope" from the film Aadujeevitham was used to promote the Kochi Blue Tigers team.

The producers claim that they had transferred the rights of the song to a UK-based company. The song rights were transferred to Subash George Manuel’s company, which also owns the Kochi Blue Tigers. However, rights to edit or remix were not given. A notice has been sent to the Kerala Cricket Association, regarding the same.

The song "Hope," initially released as part of the Aadujeevitham album in multiple languages, is now being used by the Kochi Blue Tigers as their official anthem. It includes clips from the song, particularly featuring of A. R. Rahman, as part of the official anthem. This marks the first time the Malayalam version of the song is being promoted in this way. 

The promo song "Hope" from Aadujeevitham was well received. The song conveys a message of hope and includes several scenes from the movie. A. R. Rahman not only composed the song but also performed and sang.