The filmmakers are trying to beat the actors and attest that their remunerations can also high.

The most successful director A R Murugadoss's Big hit films ‘Ghajini’, Vijaykanth’s ‘Ramana’ and ‘Dheena’ have taken the kollywood industry to the top level. With the success status of his 'Ghajini', A R Murugadoss was paid Rs. 7 crores remuneration. But after the tasting the huge success, he is demanding Rs.9 crores to make a movie and even the producers are ready to pay what he wants.

He demanded Rs. 9 Crores for his yet to direct new project ‘Ezham Arivu’ that has Surya in the lead role.