Rajinikanth, faced a series of movie setbacks before making a successful return with Jailer (2023), directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film achieved remarkable success worldwide, setting various records. His next venture, led by renowned director Lokesh Kanagaraj, was eagerly awaited. However, he opted for an extended cameo in his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s film, Lal Salaam (2024).
Despite the film’s low pre-release buzz due to inadequate promotions, it encountered a challenging journey after release. Audience and critic reactions were mixed, signaling a potential box office disaster. While the original version had a substantial opening, the Telugu-dubbed release faltered from day one.
Rajinikanth’s decision to take on such roles in his daughter’s project, despite his recent revival with Jailer (2023), raises concerns as it places his stardom and investors at considerable risk.
Meanwhile, the legendary actor’s commitment to a guest appearance in Raghava Lawrence’s film, directed by his younger daughter Soundarya, adds to the apprehension among fans and trade experts. The question arises: Why is Rajinikanth risking the interests of buyers?
Despite the challenging outcomes of high-budget experimental films like Kochadaiyaan (2014), directed by Soundarya, still the actor seems determined to embrace cameo roles.
As admirers of Thalaiva, many are wishing that he recognizes the potential distress caused to buyers and refrains from such endeavors. Instead, Rajinikanth could contribute creatively during pre-production or engage in promotional activities, fostering better box office openings and sustaining his recently regained market standing.
Let us see whether at least now Rajinikanth will stop doing such roles, leaving distributors in huge losses.
