Rajinikanth says he still misses his old days as a bus conductor ahead of Jailer 2 release

Superstar Rajinikanth shared that he still misses his past job as a bus conductor while promoting his upcoming movie Jailer 2. Speaking at the movie event called Jailer 2's Super Show, Rajinikanth said his bond with the conductor job goes beyond old memories and forms a core part of who he is. He worked as a bus conductor in Bengaluru during the 1970s for five years. He shared that every time he visits Bengaluru and sees a bus, he feels happy and thinks about those days. He added that bus conductors always stay humble in front of big personalities. At the same event, Rajinikanth revealed that he asked director Nelson Dilipkumar to add a song featuring Tamannaah Bhatia. The actor noted that Tamannaah's song 'Kaavaalaa' was a major highlight of the first Jailer film. Nelson turned down the request by saying he could not include it just because the star liked it. Rajinikanth replied that he stays relevant because he gives audiences what they love rather than just doing what he personally likes.

Cast and Release Details

Jailer 2 is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures. The movie hits screens worldwide on October 15. Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in the sequel. The cast features S.J. Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and Mirnaa. Nora Fatehi makes her Tamil film debut with a special song titled Bindaas, taking over the special number role from the first part. The Censor Board has given the film a U/A 16+ certificate with a runtime of 165 minutes.

Context

Star-driven film sequels in Indian cinema often rely heavily on familiar elements and popular item numbers to draw crowds to theatres. Public appearances by leading actors during promotional tours help build excitement and connect with fans before a big release.