Sources state that Ajay Rao, who was expected to play the lead in Samnath Patil’s Dil Ka Raja, has opted out of the film due to remuneration issues. Reports also state that as Ajay demanded Rs. 89 lakhs for the film, the makers of the film were unable to offer the required amount to the actor. Now, the makers have confirmed Prajwal Devraj as the lead actor in the movie.

But Ajay has rubbished the reports about his remuneration claims. The actor stated that he walked out the film as the script was not exciting. He also said that he had never done films for money. He added that he would always choose films based on scripts.