KuttyWeb operated without proper licensing from record labels (e.g., Sony Music, T-Series, Think Music). It infringed on copyright laws under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. Music labels and anti-piracy bodies (like the Indian Music Industry, IMI) repeatedly flagged and sought to block the site.
In India, under the new Copyright Rules of 2021, ISPs are required to act on complaints. While downloading a song for personal use is a grey area, uploading or actively using a torrent from a Kuttyweb clone can result in a warning letter from your ISP. kuttyweb songs
Raaga has the most extensive collection of Ilaiyaraaja and M.S. Viswanathan songs, many of which were the "rare BGM" files people used to hunt on Kuttyweb. It offers free streaming with ads and paid downloads starting at ₹99/month. In India, under the new Copyright Rules of
One feature that hardcore fans still miss is Kuttyweb’s extensive library of Original Background Scores (BGM) . For movies like Billa (2007) or Mankatha (2011), the site offered isolated instrumental tracks and theme music that were never officially released on CD. For years, Kuttyweb was the only place to hear Yuvan Shankar Raja’s Billa theme tune in high quality. Viswanathan songs, many of which were the "rare