New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) Actor Vidya Balan has joined Tamil superstar Rajinikanth-starrer “Jailer 2”.
The film is the sequel to Rajinikanth’s 2023 release “Jailer”. It is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the filmmaker behind the first installment.
Production banner Sun Pictures shared the announcement with a post on Instagram on Monday, which featured the teaser of the actor. She will essay the role of Kantha in the film. “Introducing Vidya Balan as Kantha from the world of #Jailer2,” read the caption.
It featured the actor in a blue sari as she walks down the stairs holding a cigarette. The actor reshared the post on her handle.
The film will release globally on October 15 and will have music composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
“Jailer” emerged as the
highest-grossing Tamil film when it released and featured Rajinikanth as retired jailer Muthuvel Pandian, who leads a quiet life with his family after hanging up his uniform.
Later, his son, an upright police officer investigating an idol-smuggling syndicate, goes missing and is presumed dead.
The cast also included Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa Menon, Sunil and Vinayakan, who played the antagonist.
The film featured special appearances by Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Kishore, Makarand Deshpande and Tamannaah Bhatia, among others. PTI ATR ATR ATR
