Jailer 2 is set to hit theatres on October 15 — and the buzz isn’t just about Rajinikanth’s return. It’s about who else might be hiding in plain sight. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has already confirmed cameos from Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mithun Chakraborty, and Vijay Sethupathi. But now, a new rumour is spreading faster than the pre-release booking surge: Dhanush has a cameo. And it’s not just fans whispering. Industry insiders, according to sources cited by Mirchi9, have reportedly seen it. They’re calling it a ‘surprise’ sequence. The team, however, hasn’t said a word. Not a tweet. Not a press release. Just silence. That’s fuel for speculation. Some say it’s just another social media stunt ahead of a big release. Others swear they’ve seen footage. No proof. No denial. Only the trailer’s promise of ‘more than meets the eye’. So here’s the real question: Is Dhanush in Jailer 2? Or is this just another chapter in the ritual of hype that comes with every pan-Indian blockbuster? We’ll know by Thursday morning.
Photo via Mirchi9Jailer 2 Booking Buzz: Dhanush Cameo Rumour Sparks Hype Ahead of October 15 Release
Dhanush cameo in Jailer 2? Rumours swirl as film heads to theatres
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