Rajinikanth begins shoot for 169th film, makers unveil Jailer first look

Sun Pictures, the production house behind Rajini 169th film, on Monday announced that the film helmed by Nelson Delipkumar has gone on floors. The makers also revealed Jailer first look wherein Rajinikanth is seen in an intense avatar.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Shooting for director Nelson Dilipkumar's eagerly-awaited Jailer, featuring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, began here on Monday. Announced Jailer shoot commencement, the makers also revealed Rajini's first look from the film.

Sun Pictures, the production house behind Rajini 169th film, on Monday announced: "Jailer begins his action Today!" In Jailer first look, Rajini is seen in an intense avatar. Music director Anirudh, late on Sunday night, had dropped hints that the shooting was to begin on Monday. He took to Twitter and released a poster that said: "Jailer varaaru", or "Jailer is coming".

Sources say that shooting for the film is now underway at a venue that, at one point, used to house a popular hotel and restaurant in the city. Rajinikanth is to shoot in a police station set today. On Sunday, rumours did the rounds in the industry suggested that a test shoot was being carried out on the set and that artists were seen carrying daggers and knives for their parts.

Rajinikanth begins shoot for 169th film, makers unveil Jailer first look

It is also said that Tammannaah Bhatia has been roped in for the project. There has, however, been no official confirmation in this regard. In fact, the only actress to have confirmed her presence in the project is Ramya Krishnan, who is believed to have told a publication that she had begun working on the film from August 10. Well-known stylist Aalim Hakim is roped in to style the Superstar for this film.

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The film is being produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures and has Anirudh scoring its music. Other members of the cast and crew are yet to be officially announced by the unit.