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Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated sequel Jailer 2 is steadily progressing towards its planned mid-2026 release, and the film has now added a high-voltage surprise to its ensemble. Actress and dancer Nora

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Fatehi has reportedly wrapped up a special dance number for the film, filmed recently in Chennai.

Nora Fatehi Wraps Chennai Shoot, Calls Project ‘Epic’

A video circulating online shows Nora Fatehi exiting the shoot location shortly after completing the song. While she refrained from officially naming the film, her excitement was evident as she teased the scale of the project.

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“Today was the last day. It was amazing, we had a blast. We shot something really, really amazing—something truly epic,” Nora said, before joking about being exhausted by early morning call times. She also confirmed she couldn’t reveal her costume, adding to the intrigue surrounding the number.

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#NoraFatehi leaves the set beaming after wrapping her special song for #Rajinikanth’s #Jailer2, teasing fans about the epic shoot! \uD83D\uDC83
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\n The appearance marks Nora’s first-ever collaboration with Rajinikanth, making the sequence one of the most talked-about additions to the sequel.

\n Following In Kaavaalaa’s Viral Footsteps

Jailer (2023) featured Tamannaah Bhatia in a special role, with the song Kaavaalaa—composed by Anirudh Ravichander—becoming a global viral sensation. Nora Fatehi’s inclusion signals that the makers are once again betting on a standout dance number to elevate the sequel’s pop culture footprint.

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Nora Fatehi’s Expanding South Indian Film Slate

Beyond Jailer 2, Nora Fatehi is also preparing for a major career milestone in Tamil cinema. She will play a co-lead role in Raghava Lawrence’s Kanchana 4, marking her debut as a leading actress in Kollywood. The horror-comedy franchise installment also stars Pooja Hegde.

More About Jailer 2

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 continues the action-comedy universe established in the 2023 blockbuster. Rajinikanth returns in the lead, with several high-profile appearances expected from stars including Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty.

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The film is currently in production and is expected to arrive in theatres around August 2026, setting up one of the biggest Tamil releases of the year.

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Nora Fatehi Joins Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 For Special Dance Number, Calls It ‘Truly Epic’

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