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EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan is not doing a cameo in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, focuses on King

EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan is not doing a cameo in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, focuses on King

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Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Shah Rukh Khan has politely declined a cameo appearance in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, choosing to keep his complete focus on his upcoming film King. The superstar is said to be keen on maintaining exclusivity around his on-screen presence and hence, does not wish to make any big-screen appearances before the release of King.  A source tells us, “The makers were keen to have Shah Rukh Khan onboard for a 5-day cameo, and he was absolutely open to the idea. However, his current focus remains firmly on King, which holds immense importance for him, especially as it marks his daughter Suhana’s big-screen launch. In a respectful conversation with the team, SRK expressed his willingness to do the cameo while requesting that the release of Jailer could be aligned post King, as he wanted his appearance to remain exclusive to that film. He has a certain look in King, and he doesn’t want to have the same in any other film before.” Despite stepping away from the offer, SRK continues to hold …

Jailer 2: Mohanlal wraps up his portions in Rajinikanth’s film, shoot currently underway in Hyderabad; REPORTS

Jailer 2: Mohanlal wraps up his portions in Rajinikanth’s film, shoot currently underway in Hyderabad; REPORTS

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Superstar Rajinikanth has been actively involved in the filming of Jailer 2 and recently conveyed that the shoot will be wrapping up soon. Now, it appears that Mohanlal has completed his portions in the film, while the shoot is still underway in Hyderabad. Mohanlal wraps up his portions in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 In a recent picture shared by Mohanlal’s stylist, Jishad Shamsudeen, on social media, the designer confirmed that the actor has wrapped up his part in the sequel. Sharing a selfie, the stylist wrote, “And it’s a wrap for M. Jailer 2.” Here’s the post: Moreover, online reports suggest that the team is currently filming in Hyderabad, with Shah Rukh Khan speculated to be part of the schedule. Apparently, he is expected to play the role of a police officer and will appear alongside Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Shiva Rajkumar. Additionally, actors Vijay Sethupathi and Santhanam are also said to have completed their cameo portions. Jailer 2 is an upcoming sequel starring Rajinikanth in the lead role and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The action-comedy film …

‘I’ll hit you: Why Nana Patekar once ‘threatened’ Pankaj Tripathi on the sets of Rajinikanth’s Kaala | Bollywood News

‘I’ll hit you: Why Nana Patekar once ‘threatened’ Pankaj Tripathi on the sets of Rajinikanth’s Kaala | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 17, 2026 02:32 PM IST Most people would remember Pa Ranjith’s Kaala, where Rajinikanth locked horns with Nana Patekar. Both actors delivered spectacular performances, but there was also Pankaj Tripathi in the film, who played a relatively minor role. Recently, Nana Patekar opened up about his reaction upon seeing Pankaj on the sets, expressing surprise and even frustration that the actor was taking a small role in such a major project. ‘Never take such roles again, or I’ll hit you’ In a conversation with News18, he recalled, “We were shooting the film Kaala with Rajinikanth Anna. Pankaj Tripathi was playing a very small role, of a police officer. I saw him and asked, ‘Pankaj, what are you doing here?’ He replied, ‘It’s a small role.’ I said, ‘Why do you take such roles?’ He said, ‘No, sir, it’s you, it’s Anna (Rajinikanth). I wanted to work with you people.’” Nana added that he was both surprised and a little angry, saying, “I told him, ‘You are already a very big actor. Working …

‘Dobara aise role kiye, main maaroonga tujhe’: Nana Patekar told Pankaj Tripathi after he worked in Rajinikanth’s Kaala

‘Dobara aise role kiye, main maaroonga tujhe’: Nana Patekar told Pankaj Tripathi after he worked in Rajinikanth’s Kaala

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Actor Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar and Pankaj Tripathi worked together in the 2018 Tamil film Kaala. Now speaking with News18, Nana Patekar revealed he told Pankaj he would beat him after he did a “chota sa role (small role)” in the film. While Pankaj said that he took up the role as he got a chance to work with him and Rajinikanth, Nana replied that he was already a big actor. Nana Patekar and Pankaj Tripathi’s Kaala was directed by Pa. Ranjith. Why Nana Patekar told Nana Patekar he would beat him Nana said he was surprised on seeing Pankaj doing the blink-and-miss role. He said, “Kaala naam ki film kar raha tha Rajinikanth anna ke saath. Pankaj Tripathi ek bahut chhota sa, koi police officer ka role kar raha tha. Maine dekha aur maine kaha, ‘Pankaj, tu yahan kya kar raha hai (We were doing a film called Kaala with Rajinikanth anna. Pankaj Tripathi was playing a very small role, something like a police officer. I saw him and asked, ‘Pankaj, what are you doing …

Did Sundar C opt out of Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173 due to his film Sangamithra? Director reveals

Did Sundar C opt out of Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173 due to his film Sangamithra? Director reveals

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Superstar Rajinikanth is expected to wrap up the Jailer 2 shoot soon, with the actor expected to begin his next project, Thalaivar173, subsequently. As the project was initially announced with director Sundar C at the helm, the filmmaker has opened up on whether he opted out of the project due to his large-scale venture, Sangamithra. Sundar C on opting out of Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173 According to a report by the Tamil news media, Puthiya Thalaimurai, the director, denied reports of him opting out of Thalaivar173 due to the movie Sangamithra. The filmmaker said, “I didn’t leave Thalaivar173 because of Sangamithra. Sangamithra is a 2-year commitment, and at this point in time, considering my monetary situation, I cannot get stuck with a single project for 2 years, and I have back-to-back commitments. Mookuthi Amman 2 was completed 4 months ago, but there is at least 1 year of CGI work remaining. Nayanthara appears majorly as Amman in that costume.” For those unaware, director Sundar C was earlier announced as at the helm of the movie titled Thalaivar173. While …

Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 confirmed by Mohanlal’s stylist

Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 confirmed by Mohanlal’s stylist

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When Mithun Chakraborty leaked Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo In December last year, Mithun Chakraborty spoke to Siti Cinema about his role in Jailer 2. Leaking Shah Rukh’s cameo, he said, “My next is Jailer 2, where everybody is against me. Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shah Rukh Khan, Ramya Krishnan, Shiva Rajkumar, all their characters are against me.” He also seemed to leak that he plays the film’s antagonist while saying this. Balakrishna was initially rumoured to star in the project as well. However, he seems to have dropped out, with Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar reprising their roles as Mathew and Narasimha. Vijay Sethupathi is also expected to make an appearance. Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan’s first film together This will make Jailer 2 the first time Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh share the screen. Anubhav Sinha’s 2011 film Ra. One featured Rajinikanth’s character Chitti from Shankar’s 2010 film Enthiran. However, actor Suresh Menon told Digital Commentary in May last year, “There were rumours that Rajinikanth saab himself would come for the cameo. I think I can speak about it …

Rajinikanth’s incomplete Malayalam film was shelved due to Gulf War after seven days of shoot, he was ready to do it for free | Malayalam News

Rajinikanth’s incomplete Malayalam film was shelved due to Gulf War after seven days of shoot, he was ready to do it for free | Malayalam News

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Although it was Tamil cinema that made Rajinikanth “the man, the myth, and the legend” we see today, his oeuvre spans several languages, as he worked in various film industries during the early stages of his career, leaving a lasting impact wherever he set foot. Aside from frequent appearances in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, he also played a cameo role in a Bangla movie once, thus becoming a bona fide pan-Indian star. Interestingly, Rajinikanth has also worked in Malayalam cinema alongside his fellow Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan, in director IV Sasi’s Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979), which was simultaneously filmed in Tamil (Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum) as well. Besides, he also played the lead role in the 1981 Tamil-Malayalam-Kannada trilingual movie Garjanai (Garjanam and Garjane in the latter languages). Originally planned as a Malayalam film headlined by “action hero” Jayan, Rajinikanth was roped in after Jayan died in an accident on the sets of another movie. The project was then revamped, with Rajinikanth replacing Jayan as the hero. Must Read | Mohanlal once considered becoming a monk …

Actor Jatin Sarna on playing antagonist in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and playing leading roles: ‘I manifested It’

Actor Jatin Sarna on playing antagonist in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and playing leading roles: ‘I manifested It’

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Sacred Games actor Jatin Sarna, who will be playing the antagonist in Jailer 2 opposite his “dream actor” Rajinikanth, feels blessed that he got to work with the superstar for the second time after Darbar (2020). Actor Jatin Sarna and with Rajinikanth (Instagram) Calling it “a manifestation that played 2x,” Jatin says, “Many won’t believe but it’s true that for years, I have had Rajinikanth sir’s framed photo from the movie Kaala above the door in my living room where it’s written ‘Kya Re’. For me, it has been an inspiration, like what are you doing man! It was then I got to do Darbar and now this sequel, which is actually 2x.” Reflecting on working with his childhood dream actor, he says, “I grew up watching him and have so many memories attached to Rajini sir. The bright side is, I got great exposure in the South Indian industry. I learnt and spoke Tamil. Much to my surprise, I got a compliment that I was able to adapt to it.” So, will he also …

Thalaivar173: Basil Joseph to play Rajinikanth’s son in Cibi Chakaravarthi’s movie? Find out

Thalaivar173: Basil Joseph to play Rajinikanth’s son in Cibi Chakaravarthi’s movie? Find out

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Rajinikanth is gearing up for the release of his next movie, Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. As the film is expected to be released in mid-2026, the actor is likely to begin shooting for his next project, tentatively titled Thalaivar173, in April 2026. Now, it appears that Basil Joseph might play a key role in the film. Basil Joseph to appear alongside Rajinikanth in Thalaivar173? According to online buzz, the team of Thalaivar173 is set to include a Malayalam actor in the cast, with the makers reportedly eyeing Basil Joseph for the role. The Ponman actor is apparently being considered to play Rajinikanth’s son in the movie. Additionally, Priyanka Arul Mohan, who previously worked with director Cibi Chakaravarthi in the movie Don, is also being considered for an important role. However, no official confirmation has been made yet. Recently, the director clarified that they are planning to begin shooting the movie in April 2026, with reports suggesting it may be released for Pongal 2027. Earlier, the superstar himself revealed plans to begin shooting his …

Is Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth’s reunion promo AI-generated? Grok ‘indictment’ has fans up in arms

Is Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth’s reunion promo AI-generated? Grok ‘indictment’ has fans up in arms

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Four decades after they last shared the screen together, cine legends Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth are set to reunite in Nelson’s upcoming film. The announcement promo of the KH x RK reunion was shared by the two superstars and the production house, Red Giant Movies, on Saturday. And even as fans rejoiced at seeing the two biggest names in Tamil cinema back together, many wondered whether artificial intelligence (AI) was used in the promo. And a response from X AI Grok seems to confirm it. Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in the promo. The Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth promo The film’s promo features Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth getting ready, even as director Nelson tries to decide whom to favour. The two stars then emerge from their dressing rooms and face off, before walking across a garage to a waiting car, where Nelson and composer Anirudh are waiting for them. Their walk through the garage, filmed in typical mass-action style by DOP Rajiv Menon, features scantily clad models posing as car washers and gazing at the two …