Rajinikanth Meets Asian Games Gold Medallist Vidya Ramaraj Ahead of Jailer 2 Release
Rajinikanth recently honoured Asian Games gold medallist Vidya Ramaraj, celebrating her achievements as he gears up for Jailer 2's release. Their meeting has gone viral among fans.
Dumtika Editorial
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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Key Highlights
- Rajinikanth personally congratulated Asian Games gold medallist Vidya Ramaraj.
- Vidya Ramaraj equalled PT Usha's 400m hurdles national record.
- Photos of their meeting have gone viral on social media.
- Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 releases worldwide on October 15, 2026.
Superstar Rajinikanth, who is preparing for the worldwide release of his upcoming film Jailer 2, recently took time to honour Indian athlete Vidya Ramaraj. The celebrated actor invited Vidya, who made headlines with her gold medal win at the 2026 Asian Games, to personally congratulate her on her achievements. This meeting brought together two icons from different fields, with Rajinikanth's gesture making the occasion especially memorable for the young athlete.
Vidya Ramaraj has become a prominent name in Indian athletics, particularly in the 400m and 400m hurdles events. Her journey drew national attention when she equalled the longstanding women’s 400m hurdles record previously set by PT Usha. Vidya's recent gold at the Asian Games has been a source of pride for both India and her home state of Tamil Nadu.
Photos of Rajinikanth and Vidya together have quickly circulated on social media, with netizens celebrating the meeting as a moment of inspiration. Many fans have expressed admiration for Rajinikanth’s encouragement of sporting talent and for Vidya’s dedication to her sport.
On the professional front, Rajinikanth is set to return to the big screen with Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, scheduled for release on October 15, 2026. He is also working on Dharman with director Aswath Marimuthu, and a highly anticipated reunion with Kamal Haasan under Red Giant Movies is in the pipeline.
