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Rajini's High Praise for Mohanlal in Jailer
16 May
Summary
- Rajinikanth lauded Mohanlal as a great actor and person.
- Mohanlal's role as Mathew marked his debut with Rajinikanth.
- Rajinikanth defended director Nelson Dilipkumar for Jailer.
During the 2023 'Jailer' audio launch in Chennai, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth publicly lauded Malayalam actor Mohanlal. Rajinikanth described Mohanlal as a great actor who astonished him and also a remarkable human being. This interaction underscored the mutual respect between the two cinematic giants.
The film 'Jailer,' directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, featured an ensemble cast from various industries, including Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar and Bollywood's Jackie Shroff. Their presence alongside Rajinikanth and Mohanlal generated significant pre-release buzz.
Rajinikanth also addressed concerns about director Nelson Dilipkumar, revealing he faced pressure to replace him after Nelson's previous film, 'Beast.' Rajinikanth confirmed he chose to retain Nelson for 'Jailer.'
Nelson Dilipkumar shared that Mohanlal's willingness to participate stemmed from his deep respect for Rajinikanth. The film marked the first on-screen collaboration between the two superstars, a moment eagerly anticipated by fans across Tamil and Malayalam cinema.
