26 November,2025 08:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay Sethupathi
Superstar Rajinikanth is currently busy with the shoot of his much-awaited film Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The first instalment had some major cameos and appearances. Now, strong rumours are doing the rounds that Vijay Sethupathi has joined the superstar for Jailer 2.
According to a report in IANS, sources in the industry have said that Vijay Sethupathi has joined the sets of the film, which is being directed by ace director Nelson. Sources say that the unit of Jailer 2 is currently shooting in Goa and that Vijay Sethupathi's portions are now being canned. However, there has been no official confirmation with regard to Vijay Sethupathi's inclusion in the cast so far.
It may be recalled that Superstar Rajinikanth had, in May this year, said that work on Jailer 2 was likely to go on until December. Talking to reporters while making his way out of the Chennai airport, Rajinikanth had said, "Shooting of Jailer 2 is progressing well. It will be December by the time the film ends."
Jailer 2 has triggered huge interest, thanks to the phenomenal reach of the first part of the film, which went on to emerge a huge blockbuster, raking in around Rs 650 crores.
Shooting of the second part of Jailer began in Chennai first. Sun Pictures, the production house producing the action entertainer, had announced that shooting for the film had commenced on March 10 this year. Interest in the film peaked when Sun Pictures released an exceptionally interesting teaser that was both funny and thrilling.
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, too will have a pivotal role in the sequel.
Kannada superstar Dr Shiva Rajkumar and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal too are expected to be a part of Jailer 2 as well although there has been no official confirmation in this regard.
According to a Hindustan Times report, a reliable source from the production told them, "Vidya Balan plays the role of (actor) Mithun Chakraborty's eldest daughter. Mithun is the leading antagonist in the film and will be seen alongside (actor) Rajinikanth sir." The source further shared.
If the reports are to be believed, it will mark Vidya's full-fledged Tamil debut after a brief appearance in Nerkonda Paarvai (2019). Talking of Jailer 2, the makers of the film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar are reportedly aiming for an August 2026 release. Meanwhile, a representative from the film shared, "It's too early to say anything" about Vidya being a part of the film.
