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Vijay to Ajith: Five times when Kollywood stars didn't take remuneration for their films

Last updated on - Jul 18, 2022, 10:00 IST
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Vijay to Ajith: Five times when Kollywood stars didn't take remuneration for their films

Despite fan fights, cinema stars often share a great bonding between them and support each other films. Recently Suriya appeared in a cameo role in Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vikram’ and did charge for it, because of his bond with the Ulaga Nayagan. There were times when many other stars refused to take remuneration. Take a look at five times when Kollywood stars didn't take remuneration for their films.

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Vijay - 'Jawan'

After three blockbuster films with Vijay, director Atlee is set to make his Bollywood debut with 'Jawan' starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. The director has decided to bring Vijay for a cameo role in 'Jawan', and the actor has also reportedly agreed to it. Vijay will be seen in a short role in 'Jawan', which is set for a Pan-Indian release, and he is reportedly not taking any pay for the film.

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Ajith - 'English Vinglish'

Ajith appeared for a cameo role in Sridevi starrer 'English Vinglish', and he didn't take remuneration for his role and worked as a token of respect for the veteran actress. This made Ajith develop a huge relationship with Sridevi's family. Later, the late actress' husband and producer Boney Kapoor marked his Kollywood entry with 'Nerkonda Paarvai' starring Ajith in the lead role, and worked continuously with the actor for three films.

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Suriya - 'Vikram'

Suriya has huge respect for the legendary actor Kamal Haasan, and he straight away said yes when 'Vikram' director Lokesh Kanagaraj approached him for a short role in the film. He didn't take pay for his role as he did it to express his love for Kamal Haasan. Not only in 'Vikram', but Suriya also didn't charge for his role in R Madhavan's debut directorial 'Rocketry'.

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Silambarasan - 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'

After succeeding as a comedian, Santhanam turned hero for the first time with the multi-starrer 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'. Silambarasan, who introduced Santhanam as an actor, played a cameo role as himself in the film as a promotion for his friend's film. So, the actor didn't charge for his short role and decided to be one among them, who wish to see Santhanam succeed as a hero.

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Vignesh Shivan - 'Valimai'

Vignesh Shivan is a huge fan of Ajith, and he penned lyrics for the songs 'Naanga Vera Mathiri' and 'Amma' in 'Valimai'. But he didn't take remuneration for his work as a lyricist as he only wished to be part of the prestigious film, which was directed by H Vinoth. But the lyricist-director got the opportunity of directing Ajith, and he is announced to direct the actor's 62nd film.

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