{
  "id": 8834294,
  "title": "Jailer 2 cast: From Vidya Balan’s Kantha to Hrithik Roshan, who plays whom in Rajinikanth’s film",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jailer-2-cast-from-vidya-balans-kantha-to-hrithik-roshan-who-plays",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T02:41:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/jailer-2-cast-from-vidya-balans-kantha-to-hrithik-roshan-who-plays-whom-in-rajinikanths-film-1.500681843"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rajinikanth is set to return as the titular character in the sequel to his 2018 film \"Jailer,\" titled \"Jailer 2.\" The film is scheduled for release on October 15, and Sun Pictures is gradually unveiling its star-studded cast. The latest reveal is Vidya Balan playing the new antagonist, Kantha. In a short character video, Balan is depicted with a saree pallu and a lit cigarette, warning her opponent to listen to her before they leave. Her relationship to Rajinikanth's character remains undisclosed. Suraj Venjaramoodu and SJ Suryah, who were previously introduced, play roles in the antagonistic lineup. Hrithik Roshan's character has yet to be revealed.",
  "summary": "Rajinikanth's return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian now has a new adversary. With the film arriving on October 15, Sun Pictures is revealing its cast one character at a time, and the latest reveal is Vidya Balan. The Kantha reveal On September 20, the studio confirmed Balan's role in Nelson Dilipkumar's sequel with a short character video. Sun Pictures presented Kantha as one of the film's…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}