India, June 12 -- Actor Hrithik Roshan has come on board to do a cameo in Rajinikanth's upcoming film Jailer 2.

Hrithik has reportedly taken on the role, which earlier Shah Rukh Khan was supposed to do but had to step out due to commitment towards his film King. This cameo marks Hrithik's return on screen with Rajinikanth after almost 40 years.

They last came together in 1986 Bhagwan Dada in which Hrithik was child artist.

A source tells us, "Hrithik is definitely doing a strong cameo in Jailer 2. He plays the role of Rajini sir's friend who comes into the storyline to help in time of crises. Hrithik will be shooting his part this month."

Filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar is ensuring that Jailer 2 lives up to the audience's attention. Altho...