From 'Itihasam' to 'Mirattal': Check out 11 movies of Ajith that were shelved

There will be times when a film might get shelved after its announcement or sometimes even mid-shoot. Here are 11 such Ajith films that were shelved due to various reasons.
There will be times when a film might get shelved after its announcement or sometimes even mid-shoot. Here are 11 such Ajith films that were shelved due to various reasons.
There will be times when a film might get shelved after its announcement or sometimes even mid-shoot. Here are 11 such Ajith films that were shelved due to various reasons.
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Charumathi (1997): This is one of the very first films of Ajith that was dropped midway. Even the songs of the film composed by Deva were released. And due to some unknown reasons Ajith moved away from the film and later the project was completely shelved.
Charumathi (1997): This is one of the very first films of Ajith that was dropped midway. Even the songs of the film composed by Deva were released. And due to some unknown reasons Ajith moved away from the film and later the project was completely shelved.
Nerrukku Ner (1997): After Rajavin Parvaiyile (1995), Ajith and Vijay were once again set to share the screen space in this film that was directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam. After a few days of filming Ajith withdrew from the film due to date issues. He was eventually replaced by debutant Suriya.
Nerrukku Ner (1997): After Rajavin Parvaiyile (1995), Ajith and Vijay were once again set to share the screen space in this film that was directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam. After a few days of filming Ajith withdrew from the film due to date issues. He was eventually replaced by debutant Suriya.
New (2000): It was announced in 2000 that Ajith and Jyothika were set to play the lead roles in 'New'. When the first look of the film released, it gathered a lot of appreciation. But things did not go as planned and eventually both Ajith and Jyothika moved out of the project. The film was once again renewed by SJ Surya in 2004. In addition to his directing duties, he also played the lead role in the flick. Simran was cast opposite to SJ Surya in this comedy-fantasy film.
New (2000): It was announced in 2000 that Ajith and Jyothika were set to play the lead roles in 'New'. When the first look of the film released, it gathered a lot of appreciation. But things did not go as planned and eventually both Ajith and Jyothika moved out of the project. The film was once again renewed by SJ Surya in 2004. In addition to his directing duties, he also played the lead role in the flick. Simran was cast opposite to SJ Surya in this comedy-fantasy film.
Nandha (2001): After the stupendous success of 'Sethu' in 1999, director Bala came up with the script of 'Nandha' in 2001. Ajith was initially signed to play the lead in the film, but due to some reasons, best know to Ajith and Bala, 'Thala' was replaced yet again by Suriya.
Nandha (2001): After the stupendous success of 'Sethu' in 1999, director Bala came up with the script of 'Nandha' in 2001. Ajith was initially signed to play the lead in the film, but due to some reasons, best know to Ajith and Bala, 'Thala' was replaced yet again by Suriya.
Itihasam (2001): Ajith was all set to join hands with 'Citizen' director Saravana Subaiya again. Their second collaboration was titled 'Itihasam' and even the first look was released. The movie was speculated to be a historical flick. Later, due to unknown reasons, this film was also dropped.
Itihasam (2001): Ajith was all set to join hands with 'Citizen' director Saravana Subaiya again. Their second collaboration was titled 'Itihasam' and even the first look was released. The movie was speculated to be a historical flick. Later, due to unknown reasons, this film was also dropped.
Erumugam (2001): Ajith joined hands with director Saran for the third time after blockbusters Kaadhal Mannan (1998) and Amarkalam (1999). The film went on floors 2001 mid-March. After nearly 40 per cent of the film's shoot, Ajith decided not to continue with the film due to his disagreement with the script. Ajith played a local don in this action flick that was set to release on Diwali the very same year. After Ajith walked away, a disappointed Saran rewrote the script and cast Vikaram to play the lead. The film was titled 'Gemini', which turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters of Vikram's career.
Erumugam (2001): Ajith joined hands with director Saran for the third time after blockbusters Kaadhal Mannan (1998) and Amarkalam (1999). The film went on floors 2001 mid-March. After nearly 40 per cent of the film's shoot, Ajith decided not to continue with the film due to his disagreement with the script. Ajith played a local don in this action flick that was set to release on Diwali the very same year. After Ajith walked away, a disappointed Saran rewrote the script and cast Vikaram to play the lead. The film was titled 'Gemini', which turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters of Vikram's career.
Mahaa (2002): In the film that was to be produced by NIC Arts, Ajith was to play the role of a cop for the first time. The filming for this cop-thriller took place for eight days before Ajjith injured his leg. After a few days of rest, Ajith was back to shoot. But due to immense pain, 'Thala' was not able to continue with the filming. As a result of which the film was shelved.
Mahaa (2002): In the film that was to be produced by NIC Arts, Ajith was to play the role of a cop for the first time. The filming for this cop-thriller took place for eight days before Ajjith injured his leg. After a few days of rest, Ajith was back to shoot. But due to immense pain, 'Thala' was not able to continue with the filming. As a result of which the film was shelved.
Thiruda (2004): Ajith donned the role of a doctor in this action flick directed by Shaji Kailas. Trisha was paired opposite Ajith in the film, but after a few days of filming the project was dropped. Ajith-Shaji Kailas later joined hands for 'Jana'. It still remains a mystery of whether 'Thiruda' was modified and made as 'Jana', or it was a different script altogether.
Thiruda (2004): Ajith donned the role of a doctor in this action flick directed by Shaji Kailas. Trisha was paired opposite Ajith in the film, but after a few days of filming the project was dropped. Ajith-Shaji Kailas later joined hands for 'Jana'. It still remains a mystery of whether 'Thiruda' was modified and made as 'Jana', or it was a different script altogether.
Kangeyan (2006): After the mega-success of 'Varalaru' in 2006, Ajith and KS Ravikumar once again decided to work together for another film titled 'Kangeyan'. The poster of 'Kangeyan' was released, in which Ajith was spotted in a look similar to that of 'Wolverine'. But the film was stopped weeks after the poster was released.
Kangeyan (2006): After the mega-success of 'Varalaru' in 2006, Ajith and KS Ravikumar once again decided to work together for another film titled 'Kangeyan'. The poster of 'Kangeyan' was released, in which Ajith was spotted in a look similar to that of 'Wolverine'. But the film was stopped weeks after the poster was released.
Naan Kadavul (2004): In 2004, it was announced that Ajith will be working with director Bala, after a missed opportunity in 'Nandha'. Ajith had even signed a contract and gave close to 150 shooting dates for the film. Ajith underwent a complete body transformation for the flick. He lost a lot of weight and grew long hair for the film. Due to various reasons the film kept postponing, as a result of which Ajith dropped out of the project in 2006.
Naan Kadavul (2004): In 2004, it was announced that Ajith will be working with director Bala, after a missed opportunity in 'Nandha'. Ajith had even signed a contract and gave close to 150 shooting dates for the film. Ajith underwent a complete body transformation for the flick. He lost a lot of weight and grew long hair for the film. Due to various reasons the film kept postponing, as a result of which Ajith dropped out of the project in 2006.
Mirattal (2004): After delivering blockbuster 'Dheena' in 2001, AR Murugadoss wanted to work again with Ajith for 'Mirattal'. The first look posters of the film were released in 2004 gathering a lot of rave views. However, Ajith dropped out of the film after he was told to go for a bald look, for which he did not agree to. The film was later renamed as 'Ghajini' in 2005, which saw Suriya play the role offered to Ajith. 'Ghajini' went on to become one of the biggest hits of both AR Murugadoss and Suriya.
Mirattal (2004): After delivering blockbuster 'Dheena' in 2001, AR Murugadoss wanted to work again with Ajith for 'Mirattal'. The first look posters of the film were released in 2004 gathering a lot of rave views. However, Ajith dropped out of the film after he was told to go for a bald look, for which he did not agree to. The film was later renamed as 'Ghajini' in 2005, which saw Suriya play the role offered to Ajith. 'Ghajini' went on to become one of the biggest hits of both AR Murugadoss and Suriya.

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