Chennai, Oct. 24: Superstar Rajinikanth watched his film ‘Jailer 2’ alongside fans during a rare theatre visit in Chennai on Friday night. The actor reportedly watched one of his films with fans in a cinema hall for the first time in 40 years.
Rajinikanth visited PVR Cinemas at Phoenix Mall in Velachery, Chennai, without much publicity. A video shared by Sun Pictures showed music director Anirudh and a small group of people welcoming him at the mall. He was later escorted into the theatre, where he enjoyed the film with fans.
‘Jailer 2’, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and starring Rajinikanth, has reportedly crossed ₹500 crore in box-office collections. The film has also received praise from audiences, critics and celebrities across the country.
Jailer 2 Earns Praise From Film Industry Celebrities
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh praised Rajinikanth after watching the film. Sharing his reaction on X during the interval, Deshmukh described the movie as a “Maha Blockbuster” and said the superstar’s aura was on another level.
After the screening, Deshmukh called the film a blockbuster and described the theatre experience as a celebration. He said he had clapped, whistled and cheered during Rajinikanth’s screen appearances.
Actor Kamal Haasan also congratulated his friend Rajinikanth on the film’s reported worldwide success. In a post on X, Haasan extended his wishes to Rajinikanth, director Nelson Dilipkumar, music composer Anirudh and the Sun Pictures team.
Nelson responded to Haasan’s message, thanking him for his encouraging words.
National Award-winning actor Dhanush, who watched the film on its first day, first show, also praised the team. He described ‘Jailer 2’ as a must-watch and called it a treat for Rajinikanth’s fans.
Director Lingusamy praised the film’s use of Rajinikanth’s screen presence. He compared its impact with the actor’s earlier film ‘Baadsha’ and particularly appreciated the first half.
Director Venkat Prabhu also congratulated the team, praising Rajinikanth and the film’s overall experience.
Several other celebrities, including actors Vishnu Vishal and Soori, director Karthik Subbaraj and producer Nagavamsi, watched the film on its opening day and shared positive reactions.
Subbaraj praised Rajinikanth’s screen presence, Nelson’s direction and Anirudh’s music. He also highlighted the film’s ensemble cast, which includes several prominent actors.
The celebrity reactions have added to the buzz surrounding ‘Jailer 2’, with fans continuing to celebrate Rajinikanth’s performance and the film’s reported box-office success.
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