15 October 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Rajinikanth’s much-awaited action entertainer Jailer 2 arrived in cinemas on October 15, 2026, bringing back the superstar as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. While the film continues the franchise’s mix of high-energy action, humour and larger-than-life moments, two major talking points have emerged: Hrithik Roshan’s surprise special appearance and an ending that points towards a possible third instalment.
Hrithik Roshan appears as Roddy
One of the film’s biggest surprises is Hrithik Roshan’s appearance as a character named Roddy. He enters the story at a crucial moment when Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, played by Rajinikanth, needs help dealing with the danger surrounding him and his family.
Roddy reveals that Tiger helped him around 20 years earlier, leaving him with a debt he has never forgotten. His arrival therefore becomes more than a brief celebrity appearance: it provides assistance to the film’s central character at a critical point in the story.
Hrithik’s confident screen presence, stylish appearance and action-oriented introduction add another star-powered moment to the sequel. His use of Tamil also adds an interesting touch to the appearance, bringing the Bollywood actor into the world of Rajinikanth’s Tamil-language action franchise.
The Chulbul Pandey connection
The detail attracting particular attention is Roddy’s sunglasses. Hrithik places them behind the collar of his shirt, a styling choice that immediately reminds viewers of Chulbul Pandey, Salman Khan’s popular police character from the Dabangg franchise.
The gesture creates a recognisable Bollywood reference within a major Tamil film. Chulbul Pandey is known for his distinctive mannerisms, swagger and signature look, making the comparison easy for audiences to spot.
The scene also includes another stylish moment inspired by Rajinikanth himself. Hrithik puts on his sunglasses in a manner associated with the Tamil superstar, turning the cameo into a playful meeting of two different screen personas.
These small details help make the appearance memorable beyond its limited screen time. Rather than relying only on the surprise of seeing Hrithik alongside Rajinikanth, the sequence uses familiar cinematic gestures to connect different eras and styles of Indian commercial cinema.
What happens at the end of Jailer 2?
Spoiler alert: The film’s closing moments provide a strong indication that the story may continue in Jailer 3. The first Jailer, released in 2023, became widely recognised for Rajinikanth’s commanding performance as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, along with its action sequences and special appearances. Its ending did not clearly establish that another chapter was on the way.
The sequel takes a different approach. According to reports following the film’s release, its conclusion signals that the franchise has more story to tell. Vijay Sethupathi appears in the final scene, adding another significant star presence and giving audiences a reason to speculate about what could come next.
The appearance is particularly noteworthy because Vijay Sethupathi is already a major name in Indian cinema, and his presence at the end leaves room for questions about his role in a potential continuation. However, the ending itself should not be confused with a complete announcement of the next film’s release date or production schedule