{
  "id": 14442403,
  "title": "Why did Mithun Chakraborty set one condition before joining Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/why-did-mithun-chakraborty-set-one-condition-before-joining",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/why-did-mithun-chakraborty-set-one-condition-before-joining-rajinikanths-jailer-2-1.500710398"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mithun Chakraborty insisted on a single condition before agreeing to participate in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2: his character must not be subjected to physical violence or be shot by the superstar's character, Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. The actor's demand was revealed during a recent Jailer 2 Super Show, where Rajinikanth shared the story of how Mithun initially reacted to the producers' approach. The Tamil action thriller reunites the veteran actors after a decade-long hiatus, with Rajinikanth reprising his role as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 also features three Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipients - Rajinikanth, Mithun Chakraborty, and Mohanlal - alongside a star-studded ensemble cast. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 15.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Mithun Chakraborty made one demand before agreeing to join Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2: the superstar’s character must neither beat him up nor shoot him. Rajinikanth revealed the surprising condition at a recent Jailer 2 Super Show, where he recalled how his longtime friend initially reacted when the film’s team approached him. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the upcoming Tamil action thriller…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}