Boxing legend Mike Tyson was reportedly paid around ₹25 crore to star in Vijay Deverakonda's 'Liger'. As per reports, Karan Johar, who co-produced the Hindi version of the film, was not willing to cast Mike in 'Liger'. However, director Puri Jagannadh was reportedly fixated on casting the former boxer, irrespective of the cost. 'Liger' released on August 25.