In May this year, music composer Ilaiyaraaja had sent a legal notice to the team of the blockbuster Malayalam film `Manjummel Boys`. In his notice, he accused the makers of using his song `Kanmani Anbodu` from the 1991 film `Gunaa` without his permission. According to reports, IIaiyaraaja has received Rs 60 lakh in compensation following the legal battle. He had demanded a compensation of Rs 2 crore in his lawsuit. 

According to a report in Money Control, after receiving the legal notice, the producers of `Manjummel Boys`- Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir and Shawn Antony-met the composer in person. The song `Kanmani Anbodu` that was picturised on Kamal Haasan at Guna caves where the Malayalam film was also shot, was used extensively in the film. The song was used at a crucial point in the film elevating the scene. Due to the immense popularity of the song post the film`s release and its use for the film`s promotion, the musician demanded for a compensation of Rs 2 crore. However, the makers reportedly had `intense negotiations` before the settlement was made. The producers found the demand made by the veteran musician `exorbitant`.