Aavesham track illegal use by Netflix / Vetri Maaran on STR- Vada Chennai 2 / Vidya Balan with Rajini

 

Malayalam composer Sushin Shyam has publicly expressed disappointment after his track 'The Last Dance' from Fahadh Faasil’s blockbuster Aavesham was used in the teaser of Netflix’s upcoming animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch without crediting him or rapper Hanumankind.

The recently released teaser created buzz for its explosive action, but also for a familiar beat that many Malayalam cinema fans instantly recognised. As the video gained traction, viewers noted that while the song featured prominently, neither Sushin nor rapper Hanumankind’s names appeared in the credits.

Making his indignation clear, the composer left a pointed comment under the YouTube video: “Thanks Netflix for featuring my track! Would’ve been even cooler if my name had made it to the credits too (sic).” His reply has since sparked a wider discussion on fair recognition for regional artists when their work transcends language and geography.

On the personal front, Sushin recently had what he called his “first true fanboy moment” when AR Rahman followed him on Instagram, a gesture that left him grateful and elated. The composer, who tied the knot last year and has been on a brief hiatus in films following the releases of Manjummel Boys and Aavesham, made his first foray into independent music in July with the track 'Ray'.

Vetri Maaran has given a fresh update on his upcoming films STR 49 with Silambarasan and the long-delayed Vada Chennai 2 with Dhanush. Speaking to the audience at a special premiere of Bad Girl, his upcoming production with Anurag Kashyap, the director revealed that an announcement regarding his next film with Silambarasan (STR 49) will be unveiled in 10-15 days. Further, he noted that after completion of STR 49, he would start the highy-awaited sequel to Vada Chennai. STR 49 is backed by Kalaipuli S Thanu of V Creations. The film is set in the Vada Chennai universe, and a few characters, settings, and aspects from that film will be a part of this film. The film will maintain the same timeline as Vada Chennai. Meanwhile, details regarding Vada Chennai 2 are unknown at the moment. However, it is confirmed that Dhanush will return for the sequel.

Silambarasan was last seen in Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's Thug Life. Up next, he has STR 50 with Desingh Periyasamy, and STR 51 with Ashwath Marimuthu. Dhanush has a slew of upcoming films, first of which will be Idli Kadai, his fourth directorial which is slated for a release on October 1.

 Bollywood actor Vidya Balan playing a key role in the film Jailer. If true, this film would be her second Tamil film after Nerkonda Paarvai where she played a cameo role opposite Ajith Kumar. An official confirmation regarding the same is awaited. Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty joining the cast is another report. Mohanlal cameo is confirmed.