Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2, the sequel to the actor’s 2023 blockbuster, hit theatres on Thursday, with many first-day viewers praising Hrithik Roshan’s cameo in the film.
While Rajnikanth’s portrayal of retired jailer Muthuvel Pandian has the internet divided, X users have been unanimous in their praise for Hrithik’s cameo.
“First Half: Comedy Emotion Mass Full-on entertainer Intro scene & transformation scene Theatre vere level experience Second Half: Small lag there, but Hrithik Roshan’s cameo Mohanlal & Shiva Rajkumar’s cameos are pure fire,” wrote a fan on X.
Sharing a glimpse of Hrithik’s much-talked-about entry in Jailer 2, an X user wrote, “Jailer 2 Hrithik Roshan Entry Scene.”
Echoing the same sentiment, another user tweeted, “Hrithik Roshan entry scene in Jailer 2 with green eyes and muscular body... Just enjoyable things happening in Jailer 2 movie.”
An X user hailed Jailer 2 as the best Tamil film of the year, saying Rajinikanth’s aura was unmatched.
“Wow #Jailer2 turned out good, a sequel that wasn’t needed but glad it was made. Superb cameos and entertaining movie. Not a dull moment. Thalaivar at his age doesn’t cease to keep you entertained,” noted another X user.
“Jailer 2 peak, thalaivar nirandharam (Thalaivar is forever),” tweeted another X user.
An X user praised Jailer 2’s first-half humour and called for Nelson to direct a Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film that taps into their effortless comic timing. The user also praised Namo Narayana, Suraj, Yogi Babu and Bjorn.
Jailer 2 is the sequel to Rajinikanth’s 2023 blockbuster Jailer. Jailer 2 sees Rajinikanth return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, alongside Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa. Vidya Balan and Suraj Venjaramoodu also star in the film.
Shiva Rajkumar reprises his role as Narasimha in an extended cameo in Jailer 2. While Shah Rukh Khan and Nandamuri Balakrishna were rumoured to appear in the sequel, Hrithik Roshan makes a special appearance in the film.
Nelson Dilipkumar returns as the writer and director for the sequel.
The film also features Ramya Krishnan, S J Suryah, Mohanlal, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Mithun Chakraborty, among others.
The music has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with Vijay Kartik Kannan handling cinematography and R Nirmal overseeing editing.
The story follows Muthuvel Pandian, a retired jailer who is drawn back into a world of violence after his family comes under threat.