Jailer 2 Starring Rajinikanth In The Works? Director Nelson Dilipkumar Breaks Silence

Jailer starring Rajinikanth was a huge success in atres as it marked Thalaivar's comeback to big screens in 2023. Following success of film, fans have been awaiting to get an update on Nelson Dilipkumar directorial. Amid buzz surrounding Jailer 2, Nelson dressed rumours about project and provided an update to his fans.

Is Jailer 2 starring Rajinikanth in works?

Nelson Dilipkumar attended an event where he dressed media regarding potential of Jailer 2. He said, "I am not sure wher my next project is Jailer 2. Wait for official announcement."

Jailer became one of Tamil cinema's all-time biggest hits. film, starring Rajinikanth as a retired police officer, grossed more than Rs 600 crore in worldwide ticket sales. scale of film's success appears to have prompted Rajinikanth to consider a sequel.

Nelson also discussed pre-climax scene in Jailer, which sent fans into a frenzy because it featured Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Shivarajkumar toger on screen.

What was Nelson Dilipkumar's favourite scene from Jailer?

Nelson Dilipkumar revealed that Rajinikanth smoking a cigar was one of his favourite scenes in Jailer. "We shot that just a few days before completion of production. And when I appreciated cinematographer, he was happy to hear my praise. I have saved this shot on my phone and I keep looking at it time and again," Nelson said.

He also revealed that he was inspired to shoot that scene by films like Annamalai and Baasha, but it was difficult to persue Rajinikanth to smoke on camera. While Rajinikanth me his name in industry with his legendary cigarette flick, he has not smoked on screen in over two deces.