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."