Is Superstar Rajinikanth Celebrating His 75th Birthday on the Sets of 'Jailer 2'?
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Key Takeaways
- Rajinikanth celebrated his 75th birthday on set.
- 'Jailer 2' is highly anticipated following the success of its predecessor.
- Sun Pictures is producing the film.
- Rajinikanth continues to be a beloved figure in Indian cinema.
- Music for the film is being scored by Anirudh.
Chennai, Dec 12 (NationPress) Superstar Rajinikanth joyfully marked his 75th birthday on the filming location of director Nelson's much-anticipated action thriller 'Jailer 2', where he is the lead actor.
Sun Pictures, the film's producing studio, shared a delightful video clip on their X account showcasing the cake-cutting festivities that occurred on set.
In the post, they wrote, "Happy Birthday Superstar @rajinikanth! From the sets of #Jailer2."
The video captured Rajinikanth stepping out of his caravan to join the cake-cutting event, where he was greeted by key team members, including director Nelson. After a charming cake-cutting moment, where Rajinikanth playfully fed cake to Nelson, he returned to his caravan.
Notably, Rajinikanth had mentioned in May that the production of 'Jailer 2' would likely continue until December.
As he left the Chennai airport, he told reporters, "The shooting of 'Jailer 2' is progressing smoothly. It should wrap up by December."
Excitement for 'Jailer 2' has soared, largely due to the remarkable success of its predecessor, which grossed approximately Rs 650 crores.
The filming of the sequel kicked off in Chennai, with Sun Pictures announcing the start on March 10 this year.
Anticipation heightened when Sun Pictures unveiled an exceptionally engaging teaser that combined humor and suspense.
Shortly after, actress Ramya Krishnan shared her first-day shooting experience for the sequel, capturing it at Attapaadi in Kerala.
She remarked, “Celebrating 26 years of Padayappa and my first day on set for Jailer 2.”
In the film, Ramya Krishnan portrays Vijaya Pandian a.k.a Viji, the wife of Rajinikanth’s character, Muthuvel Pandian.
Insiders reveal that actress Mirnaa, who plays Swetha Pandian, Rajinikanth’s daughter-in-law in the film, will also have a significant role in the sequel. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has commenced shooting for 'Jailer 2' and is expected back on set for four days before Christmas.
Composer Anirudh, whose music was crucial to the first part's blockbuster status, is also working on the score for this sequel.