Shiva Rajkumar confirms reprising his return in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2

The veteran actor discussed his unexpected success with "Jailer" and his ongoing cooperation with the film's crew while in Hyderabad promoting his next movie, 45.

Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar has recently confirmed that he will be returning for his role in Jailer 2, the sequel to Rajinikanth starrer Tamil film Jailer.

The veteran actor discussed his unexpected success with "Jailer" and his ongoing cooperation with the film's crew while in Hyderabad promoting his next movie, 45, with co-star Upendra and director Arjun Janya.

“Yes, 'Jailer 2' is there. Director Nelson said that he would be coming soon - the shooting has actually started," Shiva said while confirming his presence in the sequel.

During a recent media interaction, Shiva Rajkumar opened up about his brief but impactful cameo in the original film. He shared that the immense appreciation he received for the role took him by surprise and remains a cherished memory.Shiva Rajkumar shared that he hadn’t anticipated such a huge response to Jailer, adding that he took up the role simply because it was for Rajinikanth.

Further sharing that he was willing to do the film as soon as he got to know that it will feature Rajinikanth as the lead. “From my young age I’ve been seeing him, he is more like family for us. When they asked me for this role, I did not want to say no. Even if it was a dashing shot, I would’ve done it. I didn’t even ask for a story," he added.

Despite having little on-screen time, Shiva Rajkumar recalled that his performance resonated with viewers all over the world. Friends from the US and Australia, he said, contacted him to commend his role.

He added in a lighthearted tone that even his wife still makes fun of him for it, asking what exactly he did in the movie. He joked that all he did was push a tissue box and walk with a cigar, not realising that the tissue would become such a talking point.

Also read: Netizens can’t stop talking about Jr NTR’s shirt from latest picture; see its price

After a previous shooting schedule in Chennai, superstar Rajinikanth has officially started filming Jailer 2, with the most recent schedule set to take place near Kerala. According to reports, cameos from celebrities like Jackie Shroff and Mohanlal are probably in the works, and Shiva Rajkumar has already confirmed his return.

The makers had also unveiled an announcement teaser earlier this year. Jailer, released in 2023 received tremendous response from the audience and went on to become the highest grossing Tamil film that same year.