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Rajinikanth Is Everywhere: From ‘Coolie’ Chaos to ‘Jailer 2’ Sets, the Superstar Dominates 2025

New films, viral shoots, and a heartfelt message—Thalaiva’s latest moves have fans and the industry watching closely.

Chennai, June 22: Somewhere between shooting intense action sequences in Mysore and squeezing in an on-set birthday party, Rajinikanth still found time this week to speak from the heart. The superstar—whose public words are rare and usually reserved for the big screen—broke his silence following the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash, saying he’s “deeply saddened” and praying it “never happens again.” Simple, direct, and instantly viral.

But grief shared didn’t slow down the Rajini machine. If anything, it underscored what’s always made him more than just a movie star—his instinct for timing, both cinematic and human.

‘Coolie’ Is Already on Fire — And We’re Still Two Months Out

Let’s get this straight: “Coolie” isn’t just a film. It’s a cinematic supernova in the making. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj (who’s basically three-for-three right now), this all-star festival of masculinity and mayhem is locked in for an August 14, 2025 release—and expectations are, frankly, out of control.

You’ve got Rajinikanth leading the charge, flanked by Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir—a pan-Indian casting flex if there ever was one. The music is being handled by Anirudh Ravichander, whose hit ratio in the last five years has been insane. And then there’s Aamir Khan (yes, that Aamir) showing up for a surprise cameo, apparently just because he’s a longtime Rajini fanboy. As one insider put it, “He didn’t even ask what the role was—he just said yes.”

Also: international distribution rights? Already sold. For a record price. Overseas buyers aren’t just betting on Rajini—they’re going all in. Think of it as the Tamil answer to a Marvel tentpole, minus the CGI fatigue.

Meanwhile in Mysore, ‘Jailer 2’ Is Quietly Building a Storm

While Coolie is making headlines, “Jailer 2” is doing what all great sequels should—staying mysterious while cooking up something bigger. Directed once again by Nelson Dilipkumar, the follow-up to last year’s breakout smash has been filming since March, bouncing between Chennai, Kerala, and—just this morning—Mysore.

Today’s on-set visuals gave fans a first glimpse of Rajini back in action mode. Same uniform, same stare-down energy, same walk that deserves its own end credits. And yes, people lost their minds.

Nelson celebrated his birthday on set last week, and in true Rajini fashion, the star walked in, bouquet in hand, posed for a few clicks, and dipped. No fuss, no filters—just that signature humility that makes even his smallest gestures feel cinematic.

The Post-Jailer Pipeline: Vivek Athreya, Maybe Mani Ratnam?

With two big-ticket projects already in motion, you’d think Rajinikanth would take a breather. You’d be wrong.

According to chatter from India Today, Vivek Athreya—the sharp-eyed director behind Brochevarevarura and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram—is in talks for a quirky, potentially genre-bending film with the superstar under the Mythri Movie Makers banner. That’s not a pairing anyone predicted, which is exactly why it’s so intriguing.

Also still floating in the industry ether: a possible reunion with Mani Ratnam for a spy thriller, which if it happens, would be their first collab since Thalapathi in 1991. That’s 34 years. That’s older than half the audience. And if Mani’s recent Ponniyin Selvan run is any indication, this could be the prestige-meets-pop crossover fans didn’t even know they were craving.

Rajinikanth’s Mysore Moment Goes Viral

Back to real time—this morning, Rajinikanth was spotted shooting Jailer 2 scenes in Mysore, and social media predictably lost it. Reels, reaction clips, blurry phone shots—it all hit Instagram faster than a Thalaiva punchline.

What stood out? The man’s unshakeable calm. No guards barking orders, no chaos, just Rajini acknowledging fans with a wave. He doesn’t need lines to command a frame. His presence is the dialogue.

Still the Star We Deserve

At a time when fandoms feel more like content farms and stars are measured in engagement stats, Rajinikanth’s stardom remains gloriously analog. It’s in the walk, the wink, the pauses between words. It’s in the way he can move from mourning a national tragedy to dropping a record-breaking film update in the same week—and make both feel authentic.

We’re not just watching a career in its twilight. We’re witnessing a master class in cultural relevance. And with Coolie, Jailer 2, and possibly two more films on the horizon, Rajini isn’t winding down. He’s setting the stage for his next reinvention.


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