Actor Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mirnaa joke about use of Malayalam in Jailer 2 song

Actors Suraj Venjaramoodu and Mirnaa poked fun at the gibberish lyrics that resembled Malayalam in the Ala Bolelo song from Rajinikanth's upcoming film Jailer 2, joining the conversation around the track's use of the language. The actors' humorous remarks, made in the presence of composer Anirudh Ravichander and director Nelson Dilipkumar, drew laughter from the team, with Anirudh taking the jibes in his stride.The song, released by Sun Pictures, had attracted criticism from sections of the Malayali audience over its Malayalam-sounding lyrics and pronunciation. Some listeners questioned whether the words used in the track were authentic Malayalam, arguing that the language and Kerala's cultural elements should be represented more accurately in films made outside the state.During a conversation with the Jailer 2 team as part of the pre-release promotions, Nelson asked Suraj (a promiment actor from Malayalam industry) whether the song featured Malayalam lyrics. The actor responded with a pointed question: “‘Ala Bolelo, Pitha Bolelo’ what Malayalam is this even?”Mirnaa joined in, saying that they had looked through dictionaries but could not find the words used in the song. Their comments turned the discussion into a light-hearted exchange, with SJ Suryah, Anirudh and Nelson bursting into laughter. Anirudh appeared to take the criticism in good humour. Nelson, meanwhile, explained that he had asked for a song that sounded like Malayalam, adding that he did not know whether ‘Ala Bolelo’ actually met that requirement.Every Malayalee wants to say this to Ani. Thank you, Surajetta https://t.co/phaXVyjCsM— Akshay njp (@akshaynjp) October 10, 2026Why Jailer 2's Ala Bolelo song faced criticismThe reaction to Ala Bolelo comes amid recurring conversations about how Malayalam and Kerala's cultural identity are represented in mainstream Indian cinema. Some viewers have criticised films made outside Kerala for using the state's language, music or cultural markers as surface-level references without paying sufficient attention to authenticity. The response to the Jailer 2 song has drawn comparisons with Manasilaayo, a track from Rajinikanth's 2024 film Vettaiyan, which also faced criticism from some Malayali listeners over its use of Malayalam. However, the discussion around Ala Bolelo has been particularly pointed because of the questions surrounding the words and their pronunciation.The presence of the chenda, a traditional percussion instrument closely associated with Kerala, gives the song a distinct regional flavour. But for critics, the use of an instrument associated with the state does not necessarily compensate for lyrics that they feel do not accurately reflect its language. Jailer 2 to release on October 15Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 will see Rajinikanth reprise his role as Muthuvel Pandian. The sequel is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on October 15, including IMAX screens.The film features Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa, alongside returning stars Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar. Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah and Mithun Chakraborty are among the new additions to the franchise.- Ends