THROWBACK: When Ajith Kumar Declined The Paycheck Of Rs 1 Crore For A Soft Drink Ad

Ajith Kumar, a highly esteemed actor in the Tamil film industry, has captivated audiences with his performances in movies like Mankatha and Varalaaru. He is also recognized for upholding strong moral principles and a sense of responsibility.

In his early career, Ajith faced severe financial difficulties. During this period, he reportedly declined a lucrative offer to appear in a Pepsi commercial for Rs 1 crore.

Despite the substantial fee and his financial struggles, Ajith is said to have turned down the offer, expressing that he didn’t need the money. He reportedly reasoned that if he promoted the soft drink, his fans would start buying it, which he felt would not set a good example.

Ajith is set to play the lead role in the upcoming film Good Bad Ugly, a highly anticipated project written and directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The excitement for the film was recently heightened when Ajith’s publicist, Suresh Chandra, shared its second poster on Instagram.

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The poster features the 53-year-old actor in a prisoner’s outfit, showcasing his tattooed arms against a backdrop of blazing guns. Chandra captioned it, “The second look of #GoodBadUgly!!! God bless u mamae #GoodBadUgly In Cinemas Pongal 2025 (sic).”

Fans of Ajith were thrilled with this update, filling the comments with fire emojis. One user commented, “Zoom in to the shades the gangster Billa is back,” referring to Ajith’s hit film Billa, directed by Vishnuvardhan, which is available on Zee5.

In addition to Ajith, Good Bad Ugly features Trisha, Arjun Sarja, Arun Vijay, Arav, and Regina Cassandra. The film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Reports indicate that actress Nayanthara will play Ajith’s love interest in the film. Good Bad Ugly marks the first collaboration between Ajith and director Adhik and is scheduled for a Pongal 2025 release.

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