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Jailer 2 Budget Under Rs 100 Cr? Rajini's Payday Revealed
11 Oct
Summary
- Jailer 2's production cost reportedly stays below Rs 100 crore.
- Rajinikanth's remuneration for Jailer 2 is Rs 110 crore plus profit share.
- The sequel boasts a multi-star cast including Mohanlal and Vidya Balan.
The highly anticipated 'Jailer 2' is reportedly being produced with a budget of Rs 240 crore to Rs 300 crore, excluding lead actor salaries. Significantly, the actual making expenses are said to be under Rs 100 crore. This controlled approach contrasts with many large-scale Indian productions and aims to emulate the success of the first 'Jailer,' which reportedly cost Rs 200 crore and grossed over Rs 600 crore worldwide.
Superstar Rajinikanth is at the center of financial discussions, with reports suggesting his remuneration for 'Jailer 2' is Rs 110 crore. This figure could escalate to around Rs 180 crore if he receives a share of the film's profits, reflecting his immense market value. The film also features an impressive multi-star cast, including Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Ramya Krishnan, Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Vijay Sethupathi.
Director Nelson Dilipkumar returns to helm 'Jailer 2,' with music by Anirudh Ravichander and backing from Sun Pictures. The sequel is expected to deliver the same blend of action, humor, and star power that made the first installment a massive hit. The film's success will hinge on its ability to achieve profitability, driven by its star cast and Nelson's direction, while delivering a memorable performance from Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.
