Buzz: Nandamuri Balakrishna to join Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ for Rs 50 crore cameo?

The buzz around Rajinikanth and Nelson’s ‘Jailer 2’ is intensifying, and the latest reports suggest a massive casting coup — Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna is all set to appear in the highly anticipated sequel to Rajinikanth’s 2023 blockbuster 'Jailer'.50 crore remuneration for Balayya?What’s turning more heads is Balakrishna’s reported remuneration — a staggering Rs 50 crore for a 20-day schedule — a demand that the makers is said to have accepted without hesitation, as reported by India Glitz.Balakrishna, aka Balayya, is expected to make a power-packed cameo appearance in Jailer 2, marking his first-ever on-screen collaboration with Superstar Rajinikanth. The film is currently in production under the direction of Nelson, who also helmed the original, and fans are eager to witness the mega face-off or team-up of the South Indian legends.Interestingly, Balayya’s recently released action drama movie ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ has earned a good amount of fan base among the Malayali and Tamil audiences. ETimes review for the Balayya starrer read, “Daaku Maharaaj is a high-octane entertainer that thrives on Nandamuri Balakrishna’s commanding performance, stylish action sequences, and impressive technical values. While it doesn’t reinvent storytelling, it offers an engaging cinematic experience and a treat for Balakrishna’s fans.”Mohanlal’s Return Likely as MathewAdding to the hype, reports also hint at the return of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who made a memorable cameo in ‘Jailer’ as Mathew, a stylish Mumbai underworld don. According to social media film forums like Star Talkies, director Nelson was recently spotted on set, allegedly narrating scenes to Mohanlal, indicating that the actor could reprise his role in the sequel.Mohanlal’s brief appearance in Jailer was met with tremendous fanfare, and his return is likely to elevate the sequel’s star power even further. On the other hand, Mohanlal is basking in the success of his recently released thriller drama movie ‘Thudarum’, which marked his first collaboration with the director Tharun Moorthy.