Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Ajith’s Dare Devil Reportedly Loses Mohanlal Over Fee Dispute
Ajith Kumar is making a new Tamil movie called Dare Devil.
Adhik Ravichandran is directing it.
Mohanlal was expected to act in the movie too.
Reports now say Mohanlal may have left because of a disagreement about his payment.
However, the actors and filmmakers have not officially confirmed this.
Fans are disappointed because they wanted to see Ajith and Mohanlal together.
The movie is expected to begin filming in September 2026.
Anirudh Ravichander will make the music for the film.
This will be his fourth movie with Ajith.
Ajith Kumar will star in Dare Devil, directed by Adhik Ravichandran.
Principal photography is expected to begin in September 2026 after reported delays.
Mohanlal is reportedly no longer part of the film because of a remuneration disagreement.
The reported exit has disappointed fans who hoped to see Ajith Kumar and Mohanlal together.
Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music, marking his fourth collaboration with Ajith Kumar.
- Who
- Ajith Kumar, director Adhik Ravichandran, composer Anirudh Ravichander, and reportedly Mohanlal are connected with the project; Shalini Ajithkumar is reportedly making her producing debut.
- What
- Dare Devil has reportedly undergone a casting change, with Mohanlal said to have exited over remuneration issues.
- When
- Principal shooting is expected to begin in September 2026, reportedly toward the end of the month.
- Where
- The project is part of the Tamil film industry in India.
- Why
- Reports attribute Mohanlal’s possible exit to a disagreement over remuneration, but no official confirmation has been issued.
Reported Exit
Officially Unconfirmed
Reason for Mohanlal’s reported departure
Reported Exit
A report attributed Mohanlal’s exit to a disagreement over remuneration or salary.
Officially Unconfirmed
Mohanlal, Ajith Kumar, Adhik Ravichandran, and the production team have not confirmed the claim.
Effect on the film
Reported Exit
Fans say the reported departure removes the anticipated Ajith-Mohanlal screen pairing and a major source of pre-release interest.
Officially Unconfirmed
The final cast remains unsettled, and the makers could still address the situation or announce another actor before filming begins.
- Film
- Dare Devil
- Lead actor
- Ajith Kumar
- Director
- Adhik Ravichandran
- Reported casting change
- Mohanlal may no longer be part of the film
- Reported reason
- Remuneration disagreement
- Expected shooting start
- September 2026
- Music composer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Ajith-Anirudh collaborations
- Vedalam, Vivegam, and Vidaamuyarchi
