Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan on Thursday congratulated his dear friend Rajinikanth in the wake of the latter’s film ‘Jailer 2’ going on to emerge a superhit worldwide.

Taking to his X timeline to pen a congratulatory post to Rajinikanth and the whole team of Jailer 2, which released on Thursday, Kamal Haasan, in Tamil said, “News has come in that Jailer 2, starring my dear friend Rajinikanth, which released today has emerged a superhit worldwide. Heartfelt congratulations to my friend Rajinikanth, director @Nelsondilpkumar, music composer @anirudhofficial, and the @sunpictures team.”

Director Nelson Dilipkumar was swift to respond to Kamal Haasan’s tweet. He replied saying, “Thank you so much @ikamalhaasan sir, for your kind words. Coming from a legend like you, it means a lot! #jailer2.”

Several other top stars and directors too have congratulated the team of Jailer 2 on the film emerging a superhit.

Director Lingusamy, in his post on X, wrote, “In #Rajinis’s 51-year journey, I feel that after Baadsha, #Jailer2 is the film that has truly made the most of Rajini sir’s aura, especially in the first half, which I can keep watching over and over again! The second half is a bonus. Congratulations on the grand success to Thalaivar @rajinikanth sir, @Nelsondilpkumar, @anirudhofficial, @iam_SJSuryah sir @sunpictures and the entire team.”

Ace director Venkat Prabhu, in his congratulatory post, wrote, “#jailer2 is simply (fire symbol) Thalaiva @rajinikanth. Thank you @Nelsondilpkumar@anirudhofficial and team!!! Whatta experience! @sunpictures.”

Earlier in the day, National Award winning actor, director and producer Dhanush, who watched the first day first show of Superstar Rajinikanth’s eagerly awaited action entertainer ‘Jailer 2’, said that the film was a “Must Must Must Watch”.

Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the film soon after watching it, Dhanush wrote, “JAILER 2 is a MUST MUST MUST watch. BLOCKBUSTER (followed by a number of fire symbols). A FEAST for every Thalaivar fan.”

Apart from Dhanush, several other top stars from the south too made a beeline to the theatres to catch the first day first show of the film, which has taken a strong opening with positive reviews pouring in from all areas.

Among those who were spotted watching the first day first show of the film were actors Vishnu Vishal, Soori, director Karthik Subbaraj and producer Nagavamsi all of whom were thrilled about the film.

Director Karthik Subbaraj, on his X timeline, wrote, “Thalaivar sets the screen on Wild Wild Fire. Can’t take my eyes off him…. Love you Thalaivaaaa. Goosebumps Overloaded Mass Blast…. #Jailer2.@Nelsondilpkumar writing and execution(Excellent symbol).@anirudhofficial breathes high octane energy in every frame. Whattey wonderful moment to see @mithunda_off sir, @Mohanlal sir @NimmaShivanna sir @bindasbhidu sir @vidya_balan madam @iHrithik sir @iam_SJSuryah sir all in one film. Entertainment max. Thank you @sunpictures and whole cast n crew for giving us Blockbuster feast in Theatres.”

–IANS

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