The budget of '1' has touched Rs 45 crore including (Mahesh remuneration) by now and by the time the entire shoot comes to an end with the two months long schedule in London, total production cost is going to exceed Rs 60 crore. Reportedly, this amount is much more than the estimated cost of project when everyone decided to begin the shoot.

As a damage control step, Mahesh Babu suggested an idea to producers so that they willn't be under much pressure. The superstar made it clear he wouldn't be charging any amount from the makers in the form of cash before the release. Instead, the actor takes home the amount offered for satellite rights of the film and also will be receiving 25 percent of the profits post the release.

The makers of '1' have been showering praises on Mahesh for being producer's friendly and saving few crores for them prior to the release. '1' is likely to hit the screens either in October or December this year.