Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, “Jailer,” directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar, has found itself embroiled in a title controversy. Sakkir Madathil, a Malayalam director, recently revealed that he had registered the title for his project featuring Dhyan Srinivasan back in August 2021. Concerned about potential confusion, he has requested the makers of “Jailer” to change the title.
The controversy unfolded during the film’s promotional activities, which have been generating significant interest among movie lovers. The title dispute took center stage when Sakkir Madathil, in a conversation with journalists, shared the details of his registered title and the timeline of his film’s production. He further mentioned that the title launch had taken place in Dubai, where even Kamal Haasan had attended the event on June 26, 2023. Sakkir Madathil’s film began production on November 6, 2021, and concluded on December 15, 2021.
Now, all eyes are on the makers of “Jailer” to see how they will respond to this unexpected twist. Starring Tamannaah as the female lead and featuring Anirudh Ravichander as the music composer, the film had been highly anticipated by fans. However, with the title controversy brewing, it remains to be seen whether the filmmakers will accede to Sakkir Madathil’s request and choose a new title for their project.