YS Jagan: జగన్ పాదయాత్ర 2.0 ఎలా ఉండబోతోంది..?

Ever since the announcement of Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated sequel, Jailer 2, rumors have circulated in Kollywood that seasoned Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna would appear in an extended cameo as a powerful police officer. Director Nelson Dilip Kumar reportedly crafted a role tailored to Balakrishna’s persona and mannerisms.

Given his long-standing rapport with Rajinikanth, many expected Balakrishna to accept the special appearance. However, recent reports reveal that the role has now gone to Vijay Sethupathi, who has begun shooting for his part in the ongoing Goa schedule. Tamil media suggests that Vijay agreed to the brief yet impactful role after Balakrishna declined due to prior commitments.

Earlier speculation had indicated that Pushpa fame Fahadh Faasil might take on the role, but the makers ultimately finalized Vijay Sethupathi for the cameo originally meant for Balakrishna. This development seems to settle the suspense surrounding Balakrishna’s involvement in the sequel.

Jailer 2 has already assembled a star-studded cast from across India, including Vidya Balan, Shivaraj Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, Mohan Lal, and SJ Surya, with Vijay Sethupathi being the latest addition. Produced by Sun Pictures, the film will feature music by Anirudh Ravichander and is slated for release in mid-2026.