Rajinikanth greets fans with ‘Thalaiva’ salute as he shoots for Jailer 2 in Attappadi, watch

Rajinikanth greets fans with ‘Thalaiva’ salute as he shoots for Jailer 2 in Attappadi

Superstar Rajinikanth delighted his fans during the shooting of Jailer 2 by greeting them with a heartfelt gesture from a moving car. In a viral video shared across social media, the 74-year-old actor, dressed in a crisp white kurta and dhoti, was seen waving at his fans with folded hands, much to their excitement.

His fans cheered loudly as he acknowledged them, and he even signaled that he'd return the following day, fueling their enthusiasm.

#Jailer2 - Yet another day with fans greetings!#Rajinikanth #Superstar #Thalaivar pic.twitter.com/OnrVV8QTV1
RajiniFollowers (@RajiniFollowers) April 21, 2025

The incident took place during the ongoing Jailer 2 shoot in Kerala's Attappadi, where Rajinikanth has been filming for the past few days. The current schedule is expected to last around 20 days, and the actor's interaction with his fans has only added to the buzz surrounding the movie. As Rajinikanth’s car moved through the crowd, the fans screamed "Thalaiva," a popular moniker for the actor, showing their unwavering love and admiration.

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The shoot of Jailer 2 marks Rajinikanth’s return to the iconic role of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, which he played in the first installment. The movie's makers, Sun Pictures, had teased the second part's release with an announcement promo on January 14, coinciding with Pongal. The first Jailer film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, became a massive hit, grossing Rs 600 crore worldwide and becoming one of Rajinikanth's biggest career successes.

Joining Rajinikanth in the second part of Jailer are his co-stars Ramya Krishnan and Mirna Menon, with Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar also confirmed to reprise his explosive cameo role. Fans are eagerly awaiting news on whether Mohanlal and Jackie Shroff will return in Jailer 2, after their memorable appearances in the first film. As filming continues, anticipation continues to grow for this high-budget sequel that promises more action and drama.