‘Very mid, boring’: Netizens slam Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2’s song ‘Ala Bolelo’

Netizens have expressed strong disapproval of the first song from Rajinikanth's upcoming film Jailer 2, titled Ala Bolelo. The track, sung by Anirudh Ravichander, has been met with criticism over its Malayalam lyrics, with many fans pointing out perceived inaccuracies in pronunciation. Following the song's release, reactions have been split between praise for the performance of Shamna Kasmi, and disdain for the song's alleged lack of authenticity.

A Reddit user lamented that the inclusion of Malayalam was a "desperate attempt to gain Mallu audience," while another called the song "very mid and boring to listen." Commenters questioned the extent to which the lyrics were actually Malayalam, highlighting phrases like "eda mone" and "pwolichu" as problematic. Ala Bolelo is composed and arranged by Anirudh Ravichander, with lyrics penned by Anuraja Kamaraj.

The film, directed by Nelson, stars Rajinikanth alongside Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, and Ramya Krishnan. Scheduled for release on October 15, Jailer 2 is the sequel to the 2023 hit, which grossed Rs 604 crore on a production budget of Rs 200 crore.