Jailer 2: Mithun Chakraborty had one condition before joining Rajinikanth's film

Rajinikanth and Mithun Chakraborty`s pics via Instagram

Jailer 2 is one of the most-awaited films. Excitement around the Rajinikanth-starrer continues to build, with the makers releasing a promotional interview featuring the superstar. In an interview, Rajinikanth shared interesting stories about the film's cast and his interactions with them. Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the action-packed sequel boasts an ensemble cast featuring several prominent stars, including veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, who is set to return to Tamil cinema after a long gap. Rajinikanth also shared details about his equation with Mithun and recounted a conversation that took place before the actor agreed to be part of the film.

Rajinikanth recalls Mithun Chakraborty's casting for Jailer 2

At the Jailer 2 Super Show, Rajinikanth shared an amusing anecdote about Mithun Chakraborty's casting. The superstar revealed that Mithun wanted clarity on his character and was particularly curious about whether he would be essaying the antagonist who gets beaten up by Rajinikanth's character. Recalling the conversation, Rajinikanth said, "He is a very good friend of mine. When the production team approached him, he asked what role he would be playing. ‘Am I the villain? Should I take beatings from Rajinikanth? Get lost."

What was Mithun Chakraborty's condition before joining Jailer 2?

Rajinikanth revealed that he met Mithun at an edition of the WAVES Summit, where the two interacted about the film. Mithun eventually agreed to be part of the project, but had one condition.

"Later, during an edition of the WAVES Summit, I met him. When the conversation reached this topic, he told me, ‘If you say, I will do it.' But he had one condition: ‘You should neither beat me up nor shoot me.' I said, ‘Let me ask the director and get back.' But I was sure he was just saying it (for the sake of it)," Rajinikanth added.

About Jailer 2

Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar and backed by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 is the sequel to Rajinikanth's 2023 blockbuster. The film features Ramya Krishnan, SJ Suryah, Mohanlal, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Mithun Chakraborty, among others. Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar and Jackie Shroff are also set to feature in cameo roles. The film's music is handled by Anirudh Ravichander; Vijay Kartik Kannan has been part of the cinematography, and editing was handled by R. Nirmal.