Hrithik Roshan’s surprise appearance in Jailer 2 has been one of the film’s big talking points. Now, there’s an even bigger reason fans are talking about it. The news is that Hrithik didn’t take any remuneration for his cameo, purely out of respect for Rajinikanth.
A Gesture of Respect
For a star of Hrithik’s stature, a cameo in a film this big would usually come with a hefty fee. But Hrithik chose to do it for free, as a mark of his respect and love for the Superstar.
The gesture has won him a lot of praise from Rajinikanth fans and Hrithik fans alike.
A Bond That Goes Back Decades
Hrithik’s connection with Rajinikanth goes back a long way. As a child, Hrithik appeared in Bhagwaan Dada in 1986, a film starring Rajinikanth. Decades later, he’s now sharing screen space with him again, this time as one of the biggest stars in the country.
Not the First Bollywood Star to Do This
Hrithik isn’t the first big Bollywood name to skip the fee for a cameo in a South star’s film.
Salman Khan didn’t take any remuneration for his special role in Chiranjeevi’s Godfather. Aamir Khan is also said to have done his cameo in Rajinikanth’s Coolie without charging a fee.
These gestures show the kind of respect stars like Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi command across the industry.
Jailer 2 Keeps Breaking Records
Jailer 2 has turned out to be a massive blockbuster. The film has collected around ₹570 Cr worldwide in its first week, the biggest first week ever for a Tamil film, and it’s on track to become Kollywood’s industry hit.
Big cameos like Hrithik’s have only added to the film’s appeal across India.
