Rajinikanth reveals plans for "Padayappa 2"

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Rajinikanth reveals plans for "Padayappa 2"

Writer: Heidi Hsia

Will women be breaking gates for the sequel?

10 Dec - Celebrating the 25th year of the beloved 1999 hit film, "Padayappa," Rajinikanth recently revealed that he is currently in the process of bringing a sequel to the film.

Sharing the news in a 37-minute video, the Indian superstar shared his memories of shooting and releasing the film that many years ago, adding that the film was so huge that he has seen "women breaking gates to watch" the movie.

"Now, when I see sequels like 2.0 (sequel of Robo) and Jailer 2, I wonder why not Padayappa 2? The title will be 'Neelambari: Padayappa 2'. We are discussing the story, and if it comes out well, much like Padayappa, there will be a Neelambari," he shared.

"It will be exciting for the audience, and I'm working on it."

Rajinikanth and Ramya Krishnan as Padayappa and Neelambari

Neelambari in this case in the villainess of the movie, played by Ramya Krishnan. The character is a rich girl who falls in love with Padayappa and holds a grudge for decades after he decides to marry the maid Vasundhara (Soundarya).

In the same video, Rajinikanth announced that the film will be rereleased on 12 December in cinemas to celebrate its 25th year.

Ramya Krishnan's Neelambari is one of the most popular and beloved villainesses of all time

Cinema Online, 10 December 2025

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