Rajinikanth's 75th birthday turned into an on-set event when the Jailer 2 team surprised him with a small celebration during the shoot. Sun Pictures shared a short video from the celebration that quickly raced across social media. Director Nelson and cinematographer Vijay Kartik Kannan were right beside him, guiding the moment with the same ease they bring to their work. The clip captured more than a cake cutting. It showed a crew that is fully aware they are building something that carries both the weight of the original and the excitement of a brand new chapter.