As Hrithik Roshan's 'Jailer 2' cameo gains attention, here's recalling when he called Rajinikanth the…

Some film moments become special because of the story behind them. Hrithik Roshan’s cameo in Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' has caught the attention of fans, bringing the two stars together on screen after four decades.

The reunion has also rekindled Hrithik Roshan’s beautiful words about the Tamil superstar from the year 2025 when he narrated about his childhood days spent working with him. Revisiting Hrithik Roshan’s 2025 statement about Rajinikanth At the trailer launch of 'The Roshans' in January 2025, as reported by India Today, Hrithik Roshan spoke about sharing screen space with Rajinikanth as a child in 'Bhagwan Dada.' He was just 12 years old at the time and did not fully understand the superstar’s stature.

“I had no idea that I was standing with the greatest legend of all time. For me, he was Rajni uncle.

I used to talk to him like, yeah, no... I had my way with him,” Hrithik Roshan recalled.

He also spoke of Rajinikanth’s kindness on the film set, remembering how the actor would take responsibility whenever a shot went wrong. “He was so gentle and so giving.

Whenever I messed up a shot, my grandfather used to cut the shot. And Rajni sir used to take the blame, saying, sorry, sorry, sorry.

The memory offers a glimpse of the bond that began long before Hrithik Roshan became a leading star. From 'Bhagwan Dada' to 'Jailer 2': Hrithik Roshan and Rajinikanth's bonding In 'Bhagwan Dada,' released in 1986, Hrithik played Govind, the young boy adopted by Rajinikanth’s character.

The film also featured Hrithik’s father, Rakesh Roshan. Years later, the actors have reunited in 'Jailer 2,' giving fans a chance to see them share screen space again.

This time, Hrithik Roshan appears as Roddy, a character who arrives to help Rajinikanth’s Tiger Muthuvel Pandian when he is in danger. Hrithik Roshan’s 'Jailer 2' cameo features a stylish Rajinikanth tribute Hrithik Roshan makes a dramatic entry by crashing through a wall to rescue Tiger.

His character then expresses his gratitude, saying he will never forget what Tiger did for him. The scene also features a sunglasses flip that recalls Rajinikanth’s famous screen style.

Hrithik Roshan’s cameo combines action, humour and a personal touch, making the reunion more meaningful for fans familiar with their history. What began with a 12-year-old actor learning from a cinema legend has now come full circle.

For Hrithik Roshan and Rajinikanth, 'Jailer 2' is not just another screen appearance together; it is a reunion shaped by memories that go back nearly 40 years. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more.

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Key quotes

• “I had no idea that I was standing with the greatest legend of all time. For me, he was Rajni uncle. I used to talk to him like, yeah, no... I had my way with him,”

• “He was so gentle and so giving. Whenever I messed up a shot, my grandfather used to cut the shot. And Rajni sir used to take the blame, saying, sorry, sorry, sorry. My fault,”