A section of media are at buzz that Raja is going to direct the Tamil version of Mahesh Babu's yet to be released Dookudu remake with Ajith for producer AM Ratnam. The first screening of the film recently took place in Chennai and Ajith made his presence for the screening.  The actor was thoroughly impressed with the script and immediately decided to do the film. But it is not yet decided whether Jayam Raja will direct the film or not.

According to the sources "It is confirm that Ajith has given his call sheets to producer AM Ratnam, but nothing has been confirmed about the director. Once Ajith completes his ongoing project Billa 2, he will start this project. It is then the director and the script will be finalized".

Ajith reportedly has charged Rs 17 crore as his remuneration for this film.