Overview
- Rajinikanth made the comments during a taped Jailer 2 'super show' that streamed on Sun NXT, telling director Nelson Dilipkumar that he 'misses' his five years as a bus conductor and cannot fully identify with stardom.
- The actor recalled working as a conductor in Bengaluru for five years and said sights such as buses and the khaki uniform still move him, which he used to explain the humility he projects to fans.
- Jailer 2 is scheduled to open on October 15 and the team replaced the usual audio launch with the taped special as part of an unconventional promotional push.
- Trade reports cited by several outlets say pre‑sales have been strong, with figures around Rs 35 crore reported worldwide, though those numbers and several cameo appearances remain industry reports rather than independently verified facts.
- Nelson and other coverage highlighted Rajinikanth's low‑fanfare work habits on set and his statement that fan support keeps him playing lead roles at 75, a line he used to link personal history with the film's commercial hopes.