What is Ajith Kumar's reported salary demand for his next film?

Ajith Kumar is reportedly demanding a remuneration of much more than 150 crores for his next film with director Adhik Ravichandran, a figure significantly higher than the 150 crores he charged for their previous collaboration, "Good Bad Ugly."

How does Ajith Kumar's pay compare to other top Tamil actors?

Currently, Thalapathy Vijay and Rajinikanth are the highest-paid actors in Kollywood, with Vijay reportedly charging above 150 crores for "The Greatest Of All Time" and above 170 crores for "Jana Nayagan." Rajinikanth is said to have charged a staggering 200 crores for "Coolie" and is expected to receive a similar amount for "Jailer."

What is the status of Ajith Kumar's next film with Adhik Ravichandran?

The official announcement of Ajith and Adhik's next collaboration has been delayed due to Ajith's massive pay demand. Several producers initially showed interest in the project, but they had to withdraw due to Ajith's exorbitant salary request, which is believed to make the overall cost of the film a financial risk.

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Tamil Superstar Ajith Demands Astronomical Salary for Next Film

14 Nov

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Ajith Kumar's massive pay demand delays new film with director Adhik Ravichandran
Ajith charged 150+ crores for previous film, now seeks even higher remuneration
Vijay and Rajinikanth are currently the highest-paid actors in Kollywood

Tamil Superstar Ajith Demands Astronomical Salary for Next Film

As of November 14th, 2025, Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar has reportedly demanded a record-breaking salary for his next film with director Adhik Ravichandran. Ajith, who remains one of the biggest stars in the Tamil film industry, has received hefty paychecks in the past and continues to enjoy massive remuneration even now.

Ajith and Adhik Ravichandran previously collaborated on the 2025 film "Good Bad Ugly," which had a reported budget of 200 crores. While the film underperformed, it still managed to become Ajith's highest-grossing movie by a considerable margin and proved successful in Tamil Nadu. This led to plans for another collaboration between the two, but the official announcement has been delayed due to Ajith's salary demands.