Fans of Superstar Rajinikanth have another reason to celebrate as the makers of ‘Jailer 2’ have unveiled the complete video of the much-discussed song ‘Ala Bolelo’.
Sun Pictures released the video on Sunday, two months after the initial launch of its lyrical version. The colourful dance number features Shamna Kasim performing alongside a large ensemble of dancers, with Suraj Venjaramoodu and Rajinikanth’s characters also appearing in the sequence.
An interesting revelation about the song came from Shamna during an earlier interview with Cinema Express. The actress disclosed that she was pregnant while shooting the dance sequence, but was unaware of it at the time.
The track has been composed and performed by Anirudh Ravichander, with Arunraja Kamaraj handling the lyrics. Niranjana Raman, Aparna Harikumar and Deepthi Suresh have also contributed additional vocals.
Although the song initially attracted criticism from some Malayalam-speaking listeners over the authenticity of its lyrics, its energetic presentation and choreography eventually helped it connect with a wider audience.
The popularity of the track is evident from its online performance. The full video has already received around 50,000 views on YouTube, while the earlier lyrical release has accumulated more than 100 million views.
The unusual wording of the song even became a source of comedy during a promotional interaction involving Suraj Venjaramoodu and Mirnaa. Suraj humorously questioned the meaning of the lyrics, while Mirnaa recalled how they had consulted several dictionaries without finding an explanation.
Meanwhile, ‘Jailer 2’ continues to attract moviegoers in theatres despite the arrival of several new releases during the Deepavali season, including ‘Scene’, ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ and ‘Ramayana’.
The Rajinikanth-starrer, which has reportedly emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time, is scheduled for its OTT premiere on Prime Video on November 12.