Rajinikanth Discusses Jailer 2, Tamannaah Song Request, Cast, and Sequel Decision
Rajinikanth is promoting the upcoming film Jailer 2, set to release on October 15, 2026. He revealed his fondness for his past job as a bus conductor and shared that he requested director Nelson Dilipkumar to include a song featuring Tamannaah Bhatia, whose song 'Kaavaalaa' was a hit in the first film. Rajinikanth also explained why he agreed to do this sequel after previously declining Baasha 2 and Petta 2, citing the story's strong setup. The film features returning and new cast members, including Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Suraj Venjaramoodu, with cameo appearances by Hrithik Roshan and Vijay Sethupathi. Vidya Balan discussed challenges filming smoking scenes, and co-star Suraj Venjaramoodu recalled Rajinikanth's on-set support. A fan's Navratri kolu display honors Rajinikanth's career, including Jailer 2.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 29/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 9 Oct, 02:31 pm. Other outlets followed.