{"id":315750,"date":"2026-04-09T06:57:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=315750"},"modified":"2026-04-09T06:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:27:29","slug":"shah-rukh-khan-declines-cameo-in-rajinikanths-jailer-2-to-deal-with-king-heres-what-we-all-know-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/shah-rukh-khan-declines-cameo-in-rajinikanths-jailer-2-to-deal-with-king-heres-what-we-all-know-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Shah Rukh Khan declines cameo in Rajinikanth\u2019s Jailer 2 to deal with King? Here\u2019s what we all know! : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\"> <span itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" class=\" hide\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/stat4.bollywoodhungama.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shah-Rukh-Khan-declines-Jailer-2-cameo.jpeg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"620\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"450\"> <\/span>  <\/p>\n<p>Shah Rukh Khan has politely declined a cameo appearance in <em>Jailer 2<\/em>, starring Rajinikanth, as he&#8217;s currently focusing entirely on his upcoming film <em>King<\/em>. For the unversed, the makers of <em>Jailer 2<\/em> had approached Shah Rukh Khan for a cameo. While the actor was open to the thought initially, he eventually stepped away from the looks on account of scheduling priorities and his commitment to maintaining exclusivity around his look and presence in <em>King<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-2113202\" src=\"https:\/\/media5.bollywoodhungama.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shah-Rukh-Khan-declines-Jailer-2-cameo.jpeg\" alt=\"Shah Rukh Khan declines cameo in Rajinikanth\u2019s Jailer 2 to focus on King? Here\u2019s what we know!\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img-dscp\">Shah Rukh Khan declines cameo in Rajinikanth\u2019s Jailer 2 to deal with King? Here\u2019s what we all know!<\/span><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"imagnary-id\" value=\"2113188\"><span id=\"imagnary-data\" class=\"loading\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A source quoted in a Pinkvilla report said, \u201cThe makers were keen to have Shah Rukh Khan onboard for a 5-day cameo, and he was absolutely open to the thought. Nevertheless, his current focus stays firmly on <em>King<\/em>, which holds immense importance for him, especially because it marks his daughter Suhana Khan\u2019s big-screen launch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The source further added that Shah Rukh Khan requested whether the discharge timeline of <em>Jailer 2<\/em> may very well be aligned after <em>King<\/em>, as he wanted his on-screen appearance within the latter to stay exclusive. \u201cHe has a certain look in <em>King<\/em>, and he doesn\u2019t wish to have the identical in some other film before,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n<p>The report also mentioned that <em>Jailer 2<\/em> is currently being planned for an August release window, whereas <em>King<\/em> is scheduled to reach in theatres in December 2026. Because of the difference in timelines, either side reportedly decided to maneuver ahead amicably without the cameo.<\/p>\n<p>Despite stepping away from the looks, Shah Rukh Khan is claimed to proceed sharing a warm equation with Rajinikanth. In accordance with the report, he personally spoke to the veteran actor and conveyed his admiration, while expressing interest in collaborating in the long run under the correct circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe makers were  an August release, ahead of <em>King<\/em> in December, and given the differing timelines, each parties mutually and amicably decided to part ways on this cameo. Shah Rukh Khan has also personally spoken to Rajinikanth and conveyed his admiration, assuring him that he can be joyful to collaborate, be it a cameo or a full-fledged role at a more suitable time in the long run,\u201d the source added.<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Siddharth Anand, <em>King<\/em> features Shah Rukh Khan alongside Suhana Khan and likewise stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Arshad Warsi in key roles. The film is predicted to release in theatres in December 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <em>Jailer 2<\/em>, written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is reportedly nearing completion. Rajinikanth had earlier confirmed in April 2026 that the film is near wrapping shoot and has entered its final phase of post-production. The makers are actually said to be considering one other major star for the cameo role originally offered to Shah Rukh Khan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0Shah Rukh Khan treated daughter Suhana like a co-actor on King sets, reveals Saurabh Shukla<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4> More Pages: Jailer 2 Box Office Collection<\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 alt=\"Bollywood News - Live Updates\" title=\"Bollywood News - Live Updates\" style=\"font-size: 0.9rem;\">BOLLYWOOD NEWS &#8211; LIVE UPDATES<\/h2>\n<p>Catch us for contemporary Bollywood News, Latest Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, Latest Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today &#038; Upcoming Movies 2026 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shah Rukh Khan has politely declined a cameo appearance in Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth, as he&#8217;s currently focusing entirely on his upcoming film King. 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