Actor Mahesh Babu, reportedly had returned / refused to take 40% of their pay 18 cr (as reported in the media) after their last release 'Aagadu' bombed at the box office, is now collecting reportedly huge payout for your next project. 

Mahesh strictly advised producers to tight budget of the film and make sure not to exceed the budget of the film about Rs.45 crores.On the other hand, Mahesh own remuneration taking a whopping Rs 17 cr prior to the roll the project. 

Mahesh has a market mania and such, producers still queue for their call sheets, even after back to back disasters in the form of 'one Nenokadine' and 'Aagadu'. Meanwhile, Mahesh will start shooting the film Siva Koratala soon.