Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu criticised the film industry for using his lyrics as film names without permission. "My verses have been used by Tamil film industry as film titles. None...have asked [for] permission or even asked for a word [out of] respect," he wrote. He called it "uncivilised". In response, 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' actor Kannadasan clarified seeking Vairamuthu's permission for his title.