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28-year-old crew member dies on Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 set | Tamil News

28-year-old crew member dies on Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 set | Tamil News

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3 min readKochiUpdated: May 15, 2026 09:28 AM IST In a tragic incident, a worker attached to the art department of director Nelson Dilipkumar’s Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 died of electrocution on the film’s sets on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Karthikeyan. The incident reportedly occurred at a private film studio in Panaiyur of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where the final leg of the movie’s production was underway. What led to a crew member’s death on Jailer 2 set? The crew member was engaged in erecting a house-like set as part of his duties when he suffered the fatal electric shock, as reported by news agency PTI. Although a first information report (FIR) is yet to be filed, the Kanathur police informed the agency that an investigation had been initiated to ascertain the circumstances that led to the electrical leak. Also Read | Madhavan gave no free time to son Vedant till he was 15: ‘I learnt this rule at a wild Canadian town’ The unfortunate incident occurred just weeks after Sun Pictures, the …

Crew member dies due to electrocution on Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 set in Chennai, police launch investigation

Crew member dies due to electrocution on Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 set in Chennai, police launch investigation

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A freak accident on the sets of Jailer 2, the upcoming Rajinikanth-starrer action film led to the death of a 28-year-old worker. News agency PTI reported on Thursday that worker died of electrocution while working on the film’s set at a private studio in Chennai. Rajinikanth’s still from Jailer 2 teaser announcement. (Instgaram) Jailer 2 crew member dies on set Citing police sources, the report said that the deceased crew member has been identified as Karthikeyan. The incident occurred at the venue in Panaiyur. Preliminary investigations from the police have found that Karthikeyan suffered a fatal electric shock while engaging in art direction work, erecting a house-like set for the movie’s shooting. Kanathur police said that an FIR is yet to be filed, but further investigations are underway to determine the circumstances that led to the electrical leak and Karthikeyan’s death. The film’s team has not commented on the incident as of Friday morning. Jailer 2’s troubled production Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 is the sequel to the filmmaker’s 2023 blockbuster Jailer, which remains …

Rajinikanth recalls an incident which crushed his ego: ‘Was waving but nobody looked at me…’

Rajinikanth recalls an incident which crushed his ego: ‘Was waving but nobody looked at me…’

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There is no denying that superstar Rajinikanth commands a massive fan following across the country. However, the actor has revealed that there was a place where no one even looked at him, despite him waving and expecting people to gather for photographs, saying the experience completely shattered his ego. Rajinikanth was last seen in Coolie. Rajinikanth gets candid On Tuesday, Rajinikanth attended a special event celebrating 45 years of the Art of Living Foundation and the 70th birthday of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. At the event, he recalled a visit to the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru when his ego was crushed. He recalled that the spiritual leader had once asked whether he would like to take a tour of the ashram. But as a hugely popular star, Rajinikanth was keen to avoid situations where crowds gathered around the premises to meet him or seek autographs. “Gurudev asked me to go with him. I told him it would mean a lot of disturbance for him. But he said, ‘no problem, no disturbance, just …

Rajinikanth recalls final promise to RB Choudary before tragic highway accident: ‘Act in my last film’ | Tamil News

Rajinikanth recalls final promise to RB Choudary before tragic highway accident: ‘Act in my last film’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadMay 7, 2026 04:28 PM IST Rajinikanth was on the set of Jailer 2 when RB Choudary walked in with a request. He wanted to retire after one more film and wanted to cast Rajinikanth in it. The actor said yes on the spot but Choudary never made it to that film. “I didn’t do a film with him earlier,” Rajinikanth said on Thursday. “He called me during the Jailer 2 shoot and said, ‘I have done 99 films. I’ll retire after my 100th film, and you should do that film with me.’ I said I’ll do it 100 percent.” On Tuesday, he was returning from a family wedding in a village in Rajasthan when cattle strayed onto the highway, the vehicle he was travelling in lost control, and crashed into a roadside wall. He died on the spot. Rajinikanth spoke about the kind of producer Choudary was, not in the language of formal tributes, but in the specific way you speak about someone you watched work. “RB Choudary was a great man …

Rajinikanth’s biggest fan Chiranjeevi Sarja’s wife confirms role in Jailer 2 on their anniversary: ‘You worshipped him’

Rajinikanth’s biggest fan Chiranjeevi Sarja’s wife confirms role in Jailer 2 on their anniversary: ‘You worshipped him’

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Late Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja’s wife, Meghana Raj, has confirmed her role in Nelson Dilipkumar’s Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2. To honour Chiranjeevi on their eighth anniversary, Meghana posted old pictures of them together, along with pictures and videos of her meeting with Rajinikanth. Meghana Raj posted pictures of Chiranjeevi Sarja and Rajinikanth while making the announcement. Chiranjeevi Sarja’s wife in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 Meghana posted an old picture of her and Chiranjeevi hugging, along with selfies they had taken, and an old picture of the Kannada actor with Rajinikanth. She also posted a video of Rajinikanth autographing his action figure, revealing that it was the late actor’s. Meghana also posted pictures of Rajinikanth hugging her and her son, Raayan. Posting the pictures, Meghana wrote, “This anniversary is not just a date, Chiru… it’s a feeling. The day we decided that your dreams and mine would no longer be separate—that we are one. I feel you in every step I take… like you’re closer to God, yet even closer to me—living through me, becoming me in ways …

Thalaivar173: Director Cibi Chakaravarthi still to helm Rajinikanth’s next film? Here’s what we know

Thalaivar173: Director Cibi Chakaravarthi still to helm Rajinikanth’s next film? Here’s what we know

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Rajinikanth is next set to appear in a lead role in Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. With the superstar expected to begin filming for Thalaivar173 soon, there has been uncertainty surrounding the film’s director. However, things now seem to be getting clearer. Director Cibi Chakaravarthi is still working on Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173? According to reports by Valai Pechu, director Cibi Chakaravarthi’s talks with Telugu producers have gone well, and the makers have reportedly agreed to have him helm the Rajinikanth starrer. The filmmaker is also said to be planning a direct Telugu project with Nani in the future. Reportedly, Cibi is yet to give the final narration of Thalaivar173 to Rajinikanth, incorporating the superstar’s suggestions. With pre-production already underway, shooting is expected to begin after the final narration. However, this remains unconfirmed, as no official announcement has been made. Earlier, there were speculations that if Cibi Chakaravarthi exited the project, Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu might take over. Initially, the director himself confirmed that he had narrated a film to the superstar, but it did not …

Jailer 2: Rajinikanth wraps up filming Nelson Dilipkumar’s action drama, cuts a cake with the crew; See PICS

Jailer 2: Rajinikanth wraps up filming Nelson Dilipkumar’s action drama, cuts a cake with the crew; See PICS

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Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is expected to hit the big screens in mid-2026. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel recently wrapped up its shoot on April 21, 2026, with the superstar celebrating the occasion by cutting a cake with the entire crew. Rajinikanth and team wrap up Jailer 2 shoot Taking to social media, Rajinikanth announced the wrap of his upcoming sequel action drama, Jailer 2. The team also shared pictures from the sets after filming concluded, along with the caption: “Alapparai Kelappurom, Thalaivaru Nerandharam! (Let’s raise the hype, our Thalaivar is forever!) It’s a wrap for Jailer 2.” Here’s the post: ALSO READ: NTRNeel Release Date: Jr NTR’s ‘reign’ to hit theaters on June 11, 2027; team unveils intriguing new look Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Did Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 lock an OTT deal worth Rs 160 crore? Here’s what we know

Did Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 lock an OTT deal worth Rs 160 crore? Here’s what we know

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Rajinikanth is currently in the final stages of his upcoming film Jailer 2. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the movie is a sequel to the 2023 blockbuster action drama Jailer. Now, it appears that the makers may have locked in a massive OTT deal. Did Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 lock in an OTT deal worth Rs 160 crore? According to a report by Lets Cinema, Jailer 2 is expected to have secured a deal worth Rs 160 crore with Amazon Prime Video. The report suggests that the streaming rights were finalized a few weeks ago, with significant interest from digital platforms for exclusive rights. However, this remains unconfirmed, as the makers have not made any official announcement. Reports also indicate that the first installment, Jailer, secured a deal worth Rs 75 crore in 2023. More recently, Coolie was reportedly acquired for Rs 120 crore. If these figures are accurate, Jailer 2 marks a significant jump in OTT valuation. More about Jailer 2 Jailer 2 is an upcoming sequel starring Rajinikanth in the lead role and directed by …

Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar is a Dhurandhar fan too; channels Akshaye Khanna’s moves to FA9LA. Watch

Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar is a Dhurandhar fan too; channels Akshaye Khanna’s moves to FA9LA. Watch

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Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar, too, is a fan of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films. So much so that he decided to channel Akshaye Khanna’s moves while dancing to Flipperachi’s FA9LA at a party. A video posted by an Instagram-user shows the actor having a ball as he dances with his friends. (Also Read: In 1st criticism of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with portrayal of this character) Shiva Rajkumar danced to Akshaye Khanna’s viral song from Dhurandhar. Shiva Rajkumar channels Akshaye Khanna for FA9LA An Instagram-user called Kumar Gowda KS posted a video taken at his birthday party. The video shows Shiva, all smiles, dressed in a striped shirt and jeans. As FA9LA from Dhurandhar plays on speakers, the actor breaks into a jig. He recreates Akshaye’s viral moves from the song, sporting a wide smile. His friends whistle and join him as he expertly does the adaab. Later in the video, he also holds his wife Geetha’s hand, bringing her into the revelry. Numerous people can be seen whipping out their phones …

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2: Clip from the sets leaks online; makers issue warning | Tamil News

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2: Clip from the sets leaks online; makers issue warning | Tamil News

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2 min readNew DelhiApr 17, 2026 04:31 PM IST A clip from the sets of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Jailer 2 has surfaced online. In response, the makers issued a statement warning of strict action against anyone who shares or promotes the leaked footage. The statement issued by the production house Sun Pictures read, “We would like to bring to your attention that a Video clip from the sets of ‘Jailer 2’ is currently being circulated on social media platforms. Our anti-piracy team is actively monitoring the situation and will be taking necessary action to remove such content, including initiating measures against accounts involved in sharing or promoting these clips.” The statement further added, “We kindly request members of the media and fans club to refrain from using, sharing, or reposting this video, in order to avoid any potential suspension or restrictions on their accounts. Please note that the production will not be held responsible for any such actions taken or to retrieve the accounts.” Also Read – Jana Nayagan leak: Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing …