Rajinikanth skipped Malaysia launch for 'Jailer 2' to avoid Vijay comparisons
Superstar Rajinikanth has reportedly declined to hold the audio launch for his upcoming film 'Jailer 2' in Malaysia. He expressed concerns that hosting the event there would be perceived as a direct competition with actor Vijay, who recently held an event in the same country.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the intense fan culture and professional rivalry dynamics within the Tamil film industry, often referred to as Kollywood.
Even before its release, 'Jailer 2' has been making headlines for every update surrounding the film. The latest buzz is not about the shoot or the cast, but about the venue for its much-awaited audio launch. According to recent reports, Superstar Rajinikanth has reportedly turned down the idea of holding the grand event in Malaysia, a move that has sparked discussions among fans of both Rajinikanth and Vijay.Rajinikanth disagrees with Malaysia audio launch plansAccording to Filmibeat, the makers were interested in hosting the 'Jailer 2' audio launch in Malaysia. Malaysia distributor Datuk Malik, who had organised the 'Jana Nayagan' audio launch in the country, recently met Rajinikanth with the proposal. However, the Superstar reportedly declined the offer. Rajinikanth reportedly told the production house, "I don't want the audio launch in Malaysia. Jana Nayagan's audio launch was already held there.
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