New Delhi, June 12 -- Rajinikanth's highly anticipated Jailer 2 has reportedly witnessed a significant casting development. Actor Hrithik Roshan has come on board for a special appearance in the film, taking over a role that was earlier expected to be played by Shah Rukh Khan.

According to reports, Shah Rukh Khan had initially agreed to make a cameo appearance in the film but later stepped away because of commitments related to his upcoming movie King.

The development is likely to excite fans not only because of Hrithik's involvement but also because it reunites him with Rajinikanth nearly 40 years after their first collaboration.

Hrithik Roshan and Rajinikanth last appeared together in the 1986 film Bhagwan Dada. At the time, Hrithik ...