Despite a series of underperforming films, Ajith Kumar continues to command massive stardom in Tamil cinema; on par with Thalapathy Vijay and even Rajinikanth in terms of fan following.

His films may not always work at the box office, but his brand value remains untouched, and so do his paychecks.

Now, fresh reports suggest the actor is demanding over ₹150 crore for his next film with director Adhik Ravichandran.

Ajith and Adhik first teamed up for Good Bad Ugly, which released in April 2025. Made on a reported budget of ₹200 crore, the film underperformed overall but still became Ajith’s highest-grosser to date and performed strongly in Tamil Nadu.

That success prompted discussions about a second collaboration; but things have stalled.

The major hurdle? Ajith’s remuneration.

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