Chennai, March 10 – According to sources in the industry, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will be playing a police officer in Superstar Rajinikanth's highly anticipated action film, "Jailer 2".
It may be recalled that IANS had previously reported that sources within the unit had said that only Shah Rukh Khan's portions remained to be shot, and that the Bollywood star would begin filming his scenes for the film in March this year. They had also said that once Shah Rukh's portions, which would be filmed over a period of seven to eight days, were completed, the film would be finished. Sources had also informed that Shah Rukh Khan's role in the film would be a cameo.
Now, sources claim that the actor will be seen playing the role of a police officer in the film.
"Jailer 2", directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has generated huge anticipation among fans and film enthusiasts for several reasons.
One of the main reasons is that "Jailer 2" promises to have plenty of action and entertainment, much like the first part, which went on to become a blockbuster, earning a staggering 650 crores worldwide.
"Jailer 1", which received positive reviews, had a strong opening. In fact, the film's overseas distributor, Ayngaran International, confirmed that the film had earned a staggering 33 crores on its very first day, which is the highest in Superstar Rajinikanth's career!
Sources close to the unit say that "Jailer 2" is shaping up well, similar to "Jailer 1".
It may be recalled that Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated his 75th birthday on the sets of "Jailer 2" last year.
The filming of the second part of "Jailer" began in Chennai first. Sun Pictures, the production company producing the action film, had announced that filming for the film had commenced on March 10 last year.
Interest in the film peaked when Sun Pictures released an exceptionally interesting teaser that was both funny and thrilling.
Not long after this, actress Ramya Krishnan shared a story on her first day of shooting for the second part of the film, which was taking place in Attapaadi, Kerala.
She said, "26 years of Padayappa and the first day shoot of Jailer 2."
Ramya Krishnan plays the character of Vijaya Pandian, a.k.a. Viji, the wife of Rajinikanth's character Muthuvel Pandian, in the film.
Sources say 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 and Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi have also shot for "Jailer 2".
Anirudh, whose music played a vital role in making the first part a blockbuster, is also composing the music for the second part.