Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 “Missing Element” and Why He Still Misses Being a Bus Conductor

Even superstars get nostalgic. At the Jailer 2 Super Show, Rajinikanth shared two stories: one about a song he wishes the film had, and one about the job he never…

By Reetam Bodhak

October 10, 2026

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Even superstars get nostalgic. At the Jailer 2 Super Show, Rajinikanth shared two stories: one about a song he wishes the film had, and one about the job he never quite left behind. Together they show why fans love him.

For his career background, see Rajinikanth on Wikipedia.

Jailer 2 : Overview

Detail	Info
Release date	October 15
Director	Nelson Dilipkumar
Producer	Kalanithi Maran, Sun Pictures
Cast	Rajinikanth, SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa
Special number	Nora Fatehi’s Tamil debut with “Bindaas”

The “Missing Element”: Tamannaah

Rajinikanth said the one thing missing from the sequel is Tamannaah, whose hit song “Kaavaalaa” was a highlight of the first film. He had asked Nelson to keep a song for her. In his words: “The only missing element in Jailer 2 is Tamannaah.”

Nelson reportedly replied that he couldn’t add it just because the superstar liked the idea. Rajinikanth joked back that liking something isn’t his guide, and that he stays relevant by doing what audiences enjoy rather than what he personally prefers.

Still a Bus Conductor at Heart

The more heartfelt moment came when he looked back at his life before cinema.

Topic	What He Shared
Past career	Five years as a bus conductor in Bengaluru
His feeling now	He still misses the job
Visiting Bengaluru	The city brings back memories, and seeing a bus makes him happy
On stardom	He said he has never truly felt like a big superstar

He added that bus conductors stay humble in front of big personalities, and that a part of him will always identify as one. For a man who is arguably South India’s biggest star, it’s a remarkably grounded thing to say.

Why This Resonates With Fans?

Reason	Why It Works
Humility	It matches the everyman image fans love
Humor	The playful banter with Nelson shows his easy rapport
Nostalgia	The Bengaluru story connects his legend to ordinary roots

What to Watch For Next?

The Bindaas number. With Nora Fatehi making her Tamil debut, fans will be curious about the film’s song lineup.
Opening-day buzz. The film arrives October 15, so advance booking trends should show up soon.
A Tamannaah cameo? Nothing is confirmed, so treat it as a fan wish for now.

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