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Jilla Gesture: Vijay Put Mohanlal First Amidst 'Jailer 2' Buzz
16 Oct
Summary
- Vijay asked Mohanlal's name precede his own on 'Jilla' title card.
- This act highlights deep professional respect between the two stars.
- Gesture resurfaces amid 'Jailer 2' screen time debate for Mohanlal.
An anecdote from the 2014 film 'Jilla' is currently drawing attention, highlighting Thalapathy Vijay's profound respect for veteran actor Mohanlal. Amidst current debates about Mohanlal's screen presence in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2', reports suggest Vijay requested director RT Neason to place Mohanlal's name before his own on the 'Jilla' title card. This move emphasized Vijay's acknowledgment of Mohanlal's stature in the film, which brought together stars from the Tamil and Malayalam industries.
Mohanlal himself had previously spoken positively about Vijay, citing him and the production house as primary reasons for accepting the project. The film, released in 2014, focused on the bond between a powerful figure and his adopted son, with both Vijay and Mohanlal in prominent roles. The collaboration was significant for uniting two major South Indian film stars.
The resurfaced story contrasts with recent discussions surrounding Mohanlal's role in 'Jailer 2'. Reports of unused looks and perceived limited screen time for Mohanlal in the Rajinikanth sequel have sparked fan conversations. This has led many to revisit Vijay's reportedly humble gesture in 'Jilla', underscoring the enduring professional admiration between the two celebrated actors.
