The first time Rajinikanth let the world in on his old‑school days was at the Jailer 2 Super Show, where he was grilled by director Nelson Dilipkumar. He laughed, then sighed, and said he still feels the pull of the khaki uniform.
The actor’s confession wasn’t a one‑off gag; he compared the steady hum of a bus engine to the rhythm of his own heartbeat. “The five years I worked as a conductor,” he told the crowd, “I still miss those days.” He even confessed that a simple sight of a bus in Bengaluru can make him smile in a way that a blockbuster reel never quite matches.
Fans, the lifeblood of his career, are what keep the legend on screen at 75. Rajinikanth explained that the Tamil audience’s devotion pushes both him and production houses to keep churning out new projects. He mentioned that directors like Nelson, and even big names like Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Vijay Sethupathi, are drawn to his magnetic presence because of that fan‑based support.
Jailer 2, set to hit theatres on October 16, is packed with a star‑ry cast: SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan, Anna Rajan and Jatin Sarna. The film also boasts cameo appearances from Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Vijay Sethupathi, adding extra layers of star power.
As the release date approaches, the conversation about the bus conductor life will likely ripple through fan forums and social media, reminding everyone that even a legend can carry the weight of a humble past. The next big chapter of Rajinikanth’s career is on the horizon, and his fans are ready to ride along.