Suraj Venjaramoodu calls his 'Jailer 2' co-star Rajinikanth 'magician'; praises the sequel as bigger and better

Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu shared exciting details about Jailer 2 in a recent interview. A well-known actor in Malayalam films, Suraj has appeared in many highly regarded projects, whether in a supporting role as a comedian or in renowned leading roles. He made his Tamil debut with 'Veera Dheera Sooran,' starring Vikram. Now, he awaits the release of his second Tamil film, 'Youth,' directed by Ken Karunas, where he plays an important role.

Suraj Venjaramoodu calls Rajinikanth a magician

In a chat with Cine Ulagam, Suraj described Rajinikanth as a “magician” who surprises everyone in every scene. He said just seeing Rajinikanth on set was a special moment for him. Acting with such a legendary star was like a dream come true. Suraj also mentioned that he was waiting for the right Tamil projects, and now he has completed films like 'Youth,' 'Kara,' and 'Jailer 2.' With these projects, he believes his Tamil cinema journey has truly begun on a strong note.

Suraj rates 'Jailer 2' as a better film than the prequel

Speaking about 'Jailer 2,' Suraj said the film has shaped up very well and may even be better than the first part. The sequel is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and is currently in its final stage of shooting. Suraj expressed his gratitude for getting the opportunity to act alongside Rajinikanth. He said he never imagined he would share screen space with the superstar and feels thankful for the chance.

Suraj aims for more Tamil films

During the promotion of 'Youth,' Suraj spoke openly about his love for Tamil cinema. He further added that he has always wanted to act in more Tamil films and feels that he is finally moving in the right direction. He also shared his happiness about working with Dhanush in the film 'Kara.' Suraj and tagged Dhanush as a superstar who is busy and chooses his movies selectively, balancing commercial films with darker ones like 'Asuran' and 'Maryan.' He added that Dhanush’s journey to Hollywood shows his dedication and talent.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”