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Rajinikanth Reveals Why He Rejected Baasha 2 And Petta 2 But Agreed To Jailer 2
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News18•09-10-2026, 22:00
Rajinikanth Reveals Why He Rejected Baasha 2 And Petta 2 But Agreed To Jailer 2
- •Superstar Rajinikanth shared that he previously turned down sequel proposals for his iconic films Baasha and Petta because he dislikes making sequels just to extend a franchise.
- •He explained that he generally avoids sequels as he feels they often just add spice to the original story without offering anything genuinely new.
- •Rajinikanth agreed to do Jailer 2 after rewatching the first film on OTT and noticing a natural narrative opening in the ending that left room for another chapter.
- •Director Nelson Dilipkumar postponed a planned Telugu film project in order to direct Jailer 2 with the superstar.
- •The plot of Jailer 2 follows retired warden Tiger Muthuvel Pandian as he goes undercover as a driver to infiltrate a dangerous criminal empire threatening his family.
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Rajinikanth turned down sequel ideas for Baasha and Petta because he is not generally a fan of sequels, feeling that they often just add salt and spice to the original story rather than continuing it naturally.
Rajinikanth changed his mind after rewatching the first film on OTT and noticing that the ending left an open thread regarding a bigger network behind Varma's character, providing a natural opening for a sequel.
Producers have confirmed that Jailer 2 is scheduled to hit theatres on October 15, 2026, following the completion of its filming and post-production.
