‘Jailer’: Rajinikanth’s 2023 film may get a black-and-white version

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Rajinikath’s ‘Jailer’ franchise is enjoying a blockbuster success with it becoming Tamil cinema’s highest grosser. Interestingly the prequel which was released in 2023 could get a new version in black and white.

Cinematographer Vijay Karthik Kannan has revealed that he and director Nelson Dilipkumar have been discussing the idea of presenting the entire film in monochrome.

‘Jailer’ could get a black-and-white version

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, while discussing the possibility, Vijay said the idea had been on their minds for a long time. He also mentioned ‘Spider-Noir’, featuring Nicolas Cage, as an example of how a monochrome treatment could work.“Will you believe me if I tell you that Nelson and I have been dreaming of releasing Jailer in a version that is completely in black and white? I mean, if they could do it with Nicholas Cage’s Spider-Noir, why can’t we try something like that? Nelson is a huge monochrome man too,” he said.However, it must be mentioned that the team has not announced a release date or confirmed that the black-and-white version will be made available.

About ‘Jailer’ franchise

Speaking of the film, ‘Jailer’ follows retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, played by Rajinikanth. His peaceful life changes when his son, Arjun, goes missing while investigating an idol-trading network led by Varman. The film combined action, family drama and humour, with Rajinikanth’s performance as the retired jailer at its centre.The sequel, ‘Jailer 2’, was released in theatres on October 15, 2026. It continues the film which is set three months after the events of the first film, it follows Muthuvel Pandian as he faces a new threat from a powerful idol-trading organisation seeking revenge for Varman’s downfall.

Cast of ‘Jailer 2’

Multiple big names are part of this franchise. It features Rajinikanth alongside actors including Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa, S. J. Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty. They also feature Hrithik Roshan, Jackie Shroff, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar and Vijay Sethupathi in cameo appearances.

Rajinikanth’s next projects with Kamal Haasan

After ‘Jailer 2’, Rajinikanth is set to headline ‘Dharman’, an action entertainer directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. It is backed by Kamal Haasan’s banner.Meanwhile, he is also set to reunite with Nelson Dilipkumar for another project featuring Kamal Haasan alongside Rajinikanth. The collaboration would bring the two Tamil cinema legends together on screen.