'Situation Unclear': Peaky Blinders Composer On Claims of Leo Song Being Copied
The music composer of the movie 'Leo' is facing accusations of plagiarism.
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Vijay's film Leo has been creating wonders at the global box office. Meanwhile, music composer Anirudh Ravichander and the makers of Leo dropped the song titled 'Ordinary Person' on YouTube. Several internet users alleged that the song was heavily "inspired" or "copied" from the songs from the popular British drama series Peaky Blinders.
Netizens reached out to composer Otnicka and pointed out the similarity between his song 'I'm Not Outsider' and 'Ordinary Person' from Leo.
The composer, Otnicka said, "Guys, thanks for your messages about the movie "Leo". I can see everything, but it's physically impossible to answer everyone. The mail is overflowing with messages, Instagram, as well as thousands of comments on YouTube under the video "Where Are You".
"The situation is very unclear… We are looking into this and a little later I will give an assessment of everything that is happening. But I'm not accusing anyone yet. ! Important ! One of the authors of "Otnicka - Where Are You" is also a composer Artem Mikhaenkin. Thank you," he added.
The movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagarajm, is part of The Lokesh Cinematic Universe which also includes 'Kaithi' and 'Vikram'.
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