Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Rajinikanth Explains Why He Rejected Baasha 2 and Petta 2
Rajinikanth says he usually does not want to make sequels.
He thinks some sequels repeat what people liked in the first movie and add extra excitement.
Sathya Movies asked him about making Baasha 2.
Karthik Subbaraj also suggested Petta 2.
That story would have continued Vijay Sethupathi’s character.
Rajinikanth said he did not want to make either film.
He is now getting ready for Jailer 2.
The article says it could be the start of his first major film franchise.
Rajinikanth said he is generally not fond of making sequels.
He explained that sequels can reuse what worked in the original and add more “spice.”
Sathya Movies approached him about making Baasha 2.
Director Karthik Subbaraj proposed Petta 2, continuing Vijay Sethupathi’s character.
Rajinikanth said he was not interested in either sequel as he prepares for Jailer 2.
- Who
- Actor Rajinikanth, with sequel proposals from Sathya Movies and Karthik Subbaraj.
- What
- Rajinikanth explained why he declined proposals for Baasha 2 and Petta 2.
- When
- Recently; no specific date is given.
- Where
- Not specified.
- Why
- He said he generally dislikes sequels, feeling they often repeat what worked in the first film and add more spice.
Reservations about sequels
Proposals for sequels
Whether to make follow-up films
Reservations about sequels
Rajinikanth said he generally does not prefer sequels, which he feels may rework the successful elements of the original with added spice.
Proposals for sequels
Sathya Movies and Karthik Subbaraj each approached him with sequel proposals; the Petta 2 story would have continued Vijay Sethupathi’s character.
- Actor
- Rajinikanth
- Age stated in article
- 75
- Upcoming film
- Jailer 2
- Declined sequel proposals
- Baasha 2 and Petta 2
- Baasha 2 approach
- Sathya Movies approached Rajinikanth
- Petta 2 approach
- Karthik Subbaraj proposed a story continuing Vijay Sethupathi’s character