Balakrishna Joins Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 In Key Role
Nandamuri Balakrishna joins Rajinikanth in Jailer 2, taking on a pivotal role crafted by Nelson Dilipkumar.
The Jailer universe just got mass-ier! After the smashing success of Jailer in 2023, which featured powerhouse cameos from Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar, Telugu fans had just one tiny complaint – where was Balakrishna or Chiru? Well, Nelson Dilipkumar has clearly heard the chatter, and this time, he's making it right.
Nandamuri Balakrishna is now officially a part of Jailer 2, and it's not just a blink-and-miss cameo either. The seasoned star is expected to play a pivotal role alongside Superstar Rajinikanth.
While details about his character are still under wraps, the buzz is that Nelson has crafted a powerful, action-packed role that'll give Balayya fans plenty to cheer for.
A source close to the film's unit told Hindustan Times that Balakrishna has nodded to collaborating with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2. 'It is true that NBK has said yes to a powerful role in Jailer 2. He loved what Nelson pitched to him and looks forward to shooting for the film soon. He plays more of a guest role in the film than a cameo because he wanted something solid, and Nelson delivered. Fans are going to love it," said the source.
Nelson had actually addressed the Tollywood representation issue back in 2023 during a chat with Cinema Vikatan. He revealed that Balakrishna was originally in the running for a role in Jailer, but things just didn't work out at the time.
He said, 'Balakrishna sir was in my mind, but I could not design and fit his character into the script properly. That's why I dropped it. I feel that in Jailer 2, if Balakrishna does the role I have in mind, it will be powerful. I will definitely approach him because I want him to play a deadly police officer."
Earlier this month, while promoting his latest Kannada film 45 in Hyderabad, Shiva was asked about Balakrishna's involvement in Jailer 2. He confirmed that Balakrishna has indeed been roped in for a key role in the highly anticipated sequel.
He replied, 'I don't know if he is acting in the film. I know I am in it because Nelson has confirmed. If Balakrishna is there, it's good because I've not worked with him, as in shared scenes with him. In Gautamiputra Satakarni, he's away from me. But we're very close, more like family, and he calls my father Chikkappa (uncle)."
Jailer 2 is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. It is produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures. A sequel to Jailer (2023), the film stars Rajinikanth reprising his role as the titular character alongside Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa Menon reprising their roles, with S. J. Suryah joining the cast. Shiva Rajkumar also makes a guest appearance in this film.
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