Chennai, October 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth surprised fans by quietly visiting a cinema in Chennai to watch his latest film, Jailer 2, alongside the audience, marking the first time in 40 years that he has watched one of his films with fans in a theatre.
The actor visited PVR Cinemas at Phoenix Mall in Velachery on Friday night. A video shared by Sun Pictures showed Rajinikanth arriving at the mall, where he was received by a small group of people, including music composer Anirudh Ravichander, before being escorted into the theatre.
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 has reportedly crossed Rs 500 crore in box-office collections and received an enthusiastic response from audiences and celebrities across the country.
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh praised Rajinikanth’s screen presence after watching the film, describing his stardom as being on another level. In posts on X, Deshmukh called the film a blockbuster and said the theatrical experience had been a celebration, with audiences clapping and cheering at the superstar’s appearances.
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan also congratulated Rajinikanth, Nelson Dilipkumar, Anirudh and the Sun Pictures team on the film’s reported worldwide success. Nelson thanked Haasan for his appreciation.
Actor Dhanush, who watched the film on its opening day, called it a must-watch and a treat for Rajinikanth’s fans.
Directors Lingusamy and Venkat Prabhu also praised the film, particularly Rajinikanth’s screen presence and the energy of its presentation.
Several other film personalities, including Vishnu Vishal, Soori, Karthik Subbaraj and producer Nagavamsi, attended early screenings and shared their reactions.
The film has also drawn attention for bringing together several prominent performers, adding to the excitement surrounding Rajinikanth’s latest big-screen outing.
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