Chennai:Rajinikanth, one of Indian cinema's most iconic figures, made a rare appearance at a cinema hall on Friday, marking his first public viewing with fans in four decades. The superstar watched his latest film, "Jailer 2," at PVR Cinemas located in Phoenix Mall, Velachery, Chennai.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the veteran actor was greeted by a small group of admirers, including music director Anirudh Ravichander. A video released by Sun Pictures captured Rajinikanth being escorted into the theatre to enjoy the film alongside the audience.
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, "Jailer 2" hit theatres on October 15 and achieved significant box-office success, earning over Rs 600 crore worldwide within nine days of its release. The film debuted with a global collection of Rs 125.25 crore and surpassed Rs 549 crore by the end of its first week, making it one of the highest-grossing films in Tamil cinema history.
The film has not only achieved commercial success but also received acclaim from critics, audiences, and celebrities across India. Actor Riteish Deshmukh praised Rajinikanth's star power, dubbing the film a 'Maha Blockbuster' and encouraging fans to see it. During the interval, Deshmukh expressed his enthusiasm by applauding, whistling, and cheering.
Prominent figures such as Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, and Karthik Subbaraj extended their congratulations to Rajinikanth, director Nelson Dilipkumar, composer Anirudh Ravichander, and the Sun Pictures team for the film's success. "Jailer 2" features a star-studded cast including SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ramya Krishnan, and Yogi Babu, contributing to its widespread appeal.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, "Jailer 2" has solidified its position as a major box-office triumph.