By V. Sankara
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Indian superstar Rajinikanth, whose career in cinema spans more than five decades, returns to the big screen with Jailer 2, his 172nd film, which opened in Malaysian cinemas yesterday.
The film is the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer and is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, with Kalanithi Maran producing it under Sun Pictures.
Featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, the action entertainer combines fast-paced storytelling, action sequences, humour and special appearances, with Rajinikanth’s signature style and screen presence at the centre of the narrative.
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan also features in the film, reuniting with Rajinikanth four decades after appearing alongside him as a child artiste in the 1986 Hindi film Bhagwan Dada.
The film also features prominent Indian actors Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, Jackie Shroff and S.J. Suryah.
In Malaysia, the film is distributed by Malik Streams Corporation Sdn Bhd, marking the company’s fifth Rajinikanth-starring film distribution in the country.
The company’s founder and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Malik Dasthigeer said the aim was to give Malaysian audiences a memorable cinema experience while celebrating the enduring popularity of the Indian superstar.
“Rajinikanth has entertained generations of fans, and Jailer 2 brings together action, humour, music and unexpected moments.
“We want audiences in Malaysia to enjoy the film on the big screen and experience the excitement surrounding its release,” he told Bernama after the gala screening celebration for the film held at TGV Sunway Velocity here last night, attended by media representatives, celebrities, influencers, industry partners and invited guests.
Malik also said he plans to invite Rajinikanth to Malaysia in the near future adding details of the proposed visit will be announced in due course.
Adding to the first-day-first-show (FDFS) celebrations, Fancy Custom Cakes created a 150-kilogramme cake measuring 3.5 metres in length in just two hours for the Jailer 2 launch celebration in Malaysia.
The film is also available in premium cinema formats, including IMAX, 4DX and Dolby Atmos, at participating cinemas.
-- BERNAMA