What is the story about?
Vidya Balan always surprises her audience with a diverse range of scripts selection and roles. After establishing a fan following in the Hindi cinema,
she heads South with Jailer 2. Kanta is the woman she roots for because of her strong family values. Vidya, a pathbreaking, shares the screen with Indian cinema’s Thalaiva, Rajinikanth, in the upcoming Nelson Dilipkumar entertainer. Ahead of Jailer 2’s release, Balan told Zoom exclusively that working with Rajinikanth is an ‘honour’. Having watched the prequel, Vidya said she is glad to get a chance to be part of the larger universe.
Vidya Balan on joining the Jailer universe
In an exclusive interview with Zoom, Vidya said, “I knew Jailer was a Rajinikanth film because I have watched the film and loved it immensely. A Rajinikanth film is a Rajinikanth film, and I wondered what they were going to come to me with. I am very glad. Kanta is such an interesting character, and Nelson thought of me for this role. Sharing screen space with Rajini sir, what an honour.”
Vidya Balan talks about Jailer 2 character
Vidya further teased that the audience would be in for a surprise while watching the film. “Kanta is an interesting character for me. She is someone who loves her family and can go to any extent to protect them. Everyone in the Jailer universe contributes their own special tadka, but the dish is always Rajinikanth,” the actress said.
About Jailer 2
Jailer 2 has been cleared with a U/A 16+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film reportedly has a runtime of 165 minutes and 18 seconds, making it approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes long. Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 brings back several actors from the first instalment, including Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa. The sequel also stars SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mithun Chakraborty, Anna Rajan and Jatin Sarna in key roles.
The film further ups its star power with special appearances by Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar, who were also part of the 2023 blockbuster. Vijay Sethupathi is also associated with the sequel. The first Jailer, released in 2023, emerged as one of the biggest Tamil blockbusters of the year and became a major success at the box office.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, Jailer 2 is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release on October 15.
