Hrithik Roshan is stepping into Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer 2. He takes over a crucial, action-heavy cameo originally slated for Shah Rukh Khan. Roshan will play a trusted ally to Rajinikanth’s Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, arriving at a specific crisis point to assist the protagonist.
The casting switch happened due to schedule collisions and character exclusivity. Shah Rukh Khan backed out of the five-day shoot to protect his specific on-screen appearance for his upcoming film King, a project marking his daughter Suhana Khan’s theatrical debut. Khan requested Jailer 2 delay its targeted September 2026 release until after King hits theaters. The production team declined the delay and pivoted to Roshan.
Roshan is booked to shoot in Chennai on June 22 and June 23, 2026. Crews are currently conducting multiple look tests to finalize his character’s aesthetic. This schedule marks a 40-year on-screen reunion. Roshan and Rajinikanth last shared a film credit in the 1986 release Bhagwaan Dada, where a young Roshan played the foster son of Rajinikanth’s character.
Jailer 2 features a sprawling multi-industry roster. Roshan joins an ensemble that includes Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, and SJ Suryah. The production remains on track for a September 2026 release.