Rajinikanth joins UP Deputy CM KP Maurya at Jailer screening in Lucknow

While praising the actor and his work, Maurya said, “I also got a chance to watch the movie ‘Jailer’. I had watched Rajinikanth’s many films and he is such a talented actor that even though there is not much content in the movie still with his performance, he increases the importance of the film.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh):The special screening of Rajinikanth's film ‘Jailer’ was held in Lucknow and it was attended by UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.

While praising the actor and his work, he said, “I also got a chance to watch the movie ‘Jailer’. I had watched Rajinikanth’s many films and he is such a talented actor that even though there is not much content in the movie still with his performance, he increases the importance of the film.

Rajinikanth, who arrived in Lucknow for the screening of the film will be visiting Ayodhya on Sunday., "Jee kal program hai. (Yes the programme is tomorrow),” he told ANI on Saturday after being asked about his special plans to visit the birthplace of Lord Ram. 'Jailer,' which opened in theatres on August 10, has been a box office success. The film's eight-day total collection stood at Rs 235.65 crore (till August 17) in India.

The film is released in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. 'Jailer' has Rajinikanth essaying a man out to avenge the death of his cop son. Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar and Jackie Shroff are in important cameos. Priyanka Mohan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Vasanth Ravi and Vinayakan also feature in the action-packed drama, which is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. (ANI)