Jailer 2 Update: Vijay Sethupathi Joins Rajinikanth in High-Profile Cameo

Superstar Rajinikanth is gearing up to reprise his popular character Muthuvel Pandian once again. The role delivered massive success in Jailer, and its sequel, Jailer 2, is now officially under production. Since the sequel was announced, audiences have been eagerly speculating about which prominent actors will appear in special roles. Actor Vijay Sethupathi has now confirmed his involvement in the film.

Speaking about his role, Vijay Sethupathi said that he will be seen in a guest appearance in Jailer 2. He expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth and stated that he has learned many valuable lessons from working alongside him. Vijay Sethupathi also shared that he is currently choosing antagonist and special appearance roles only in stories that genuinely excite viewers. He added that many filmmakers are approaching him specifically for villain characters.

January 15, 2026

In the first Jailer film, well-known actors Shivarajkumar and Mohanlal made special cameo appearances, which were widely appreciated. Earlier reports suggested that Balakrishna might be part of the sequel, and later rumors claimed that Vijay Sethupathi had been replaced by him. However, Vijay Sethupathi’s recent confirmation has put those rumors to rest.

Meanwhile, senior actor Mithun Chakraborty revealed in a recent interview that Mohanlal, Shah Rukh Khan, and Shivarajkumar are expected to appear in guest roles in Jailer 2. With Vijay Sethupathi also officially joining the cast, excitement around the film has grown significantly. The movie is currently progressing at a fast pace, and the makers are targeting a theatrical release on June 12.