Reports of Shah Rukh Khan doing a cameo in Rajnikanth-starrer "Jailer 2" are not true, according to a new update. The superstar has reportedly declined the opportunity politely and is said to be focusing only on his much-anticipated action thriller "King", and wants the Hindi movie to be his big appearance, according to Pinkvilla.
According to a source quoted by Pinkvilla, “The makers were keen to have Shah Rukh Khan onboard for a 5-day cameo, and he was absolutely open to the idea. However, his current focus remains firmly on 'King', which holds immense importance for him, especially as it marks his daughter Suhana’s big-screen launch. In a respectful conversation with the team, SRK expressed his willingness to do the cameo while requesting that the release of 'Jailer' could be aligned post 'King,' as he wanted his appearance to remain exclusive to that film. He has a certain look in 'King', and he doesn’t want to have the same in any other film before.”
The source further clarified SRK's decision, adding, “The makers were looking at an August release, ahead of 'King' in December, and given the differing timelines, both parties mutually and amicably decided to part ways on this cameo. Shah Rukh Khan has also personally spoken to Rajnikanth and conveyed his admiration, assuring him that he would be happy to collaborate, be it a cameo or a full-fledged role at a more suitable time in the future.”
The makers of "Jailer 2" are now looking for another big name to take his spot.
Recently, a major action sequence in "King", which was supposed to be shot in the Middle East, shifted the location to Mumbai due to tensions in the region.
"King", which reunites SRK with Siddharth Anand after "Pathaan", also features Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Arshad Warsi, among others.
