Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Nelson Rejects Rajinikanth’s Request for Tamannaah Song
Rajinikanth asked director Nelson Dilipkumar to add a special song for Tamannaah Bhatia in Jailer 2.
He said the earlier song “Kaavaalaa” had been very successful.
Nelson said he would not add a song only because Rajinikanth asked for one.
Rajinikanth joked that he was thinking about what audiences like.
Tamannaah is still part of the sequel’s cast and will play Kamna again.
But the article says her dance number will not return as a new song.
Rajinikanth said he asked director Nelson Dilipkumar to add a special song for Tamannaah Bhatia in Jailer 2.
He said the request followed the success of “Kaavaalaa” in the first Jailer film.
Nelson declined, saying a song could not be included simply because Rajinikanth wanted it.
Rajinikanth said he was speaking for what audiences enjoy and joked about becoming irrelevant.
Tamannaah is listed in the sequel’s ensemble cast as Kamna, though no new dance number for her is planned.
- Who
- Rajinikanth, director Nelson Dilipkumar and Tamannaah Bhatia.
- What
- Rajinikanth said Nelson rejected his request for a special Tamannaah song in Jailer 2.
- When
- At a Jailer 2 promotional event; no date is specified.
- Where
- The promotional event’s location is not specified.
- Why
- Rajinikanth said he suggested the song because audiences had responded strongly to “Kaavaalaa”; Nelson said he would not add a song simply because Rajinikanth wanted it.
Rajinikanth’s Suggestion
Nelson’s Response
Whether to add a Tamannaah song
Rajinikanth’s Suggestion
Rajinikanth suggested a special song, saying audiences loved “Kaavaalaa.”
Nelson’s Response
Nelson said a song should not be included simply because Rajinikanth wanted it.
- Film
- Jailer 2
- Director
- Nelson Dilipkumar
- Request
- Rajinikanth asked for a special song featuring Tamannaah Bhatia.
- Director’s response
- Nelson declined to include a song just because Rajinikanth liked the idea.
- Earlier song
- “Kaavaalaa,” from the first Jailer film.
- Tamannaah’s sequel role
- She is listed as part of the ensemble cast, reprising Kamna.