The news of Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 itself had fans on the edge of their seats, but now there is some sad update for moviegoers, as a recent report suggests that Shah Rukh Khan has
politely declined the offer. The report states that SRK wants to focus entirely on King and hence doesn’t want audiences to see him on the big screen before the action thriller.
As per Pinkvilla, a source shared, “The makers were keen to haveShah Rukh Khan onboard for a five-day cameo, and he was absolutely open to the idea. However, his current focus remains firmly on King, which holds immense importance for him, especially as it marks his daughter Suhana Khan’s big-screen launch. In a respectful conversation with the team, SRK expressed his willingness to do the cameo while requesting that the release of Jailer 2 could be aligned post King, as he wanted his appearance to remain exclusive to that film. He has a certain look in King, and he doesn’t want to have the same in any other film before.”
While Shah Rukh Khan holds the highest regard for Rajinikanth and is eager to collaborate with him in the future, right now the difference in the release of Jailer 2 and King isn’t much; hence, both parties have mutually decided to drop the idea of a cameo for now.
“The makers were looking at an August release, ahead of King in December, and given the differing timelines, both parties mutually and amicably decided to part ways on this cameo. Shah Rukh Khan has also personally spoken to Rajinikanth and conveyed his admiration, assuring him that he would be happy to collaborate, be it a cameo or a full-fledged role, at a more suitable time in the future,” the source further shared.
Earlier today, an X account, Rangasthalam, reported that SRK had allotted five days of call sheets without taking any remuneration, purely out of his love and respect for Rajinikanth for Jailer 2, but this new update suggests that the earlier report isn’t true.
About King
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King marks Shah Rukh Khan’s first on-screen collaboration with his daughter, Suhana Khan. As per reports, King sees SRK as a seasoned assassin operating within the dark underworld, while Suhana plays his protégé, training for dangerous missions. The ensemble cast includes Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal.
