Jailer 2 movie review, release highlights: Rajinikanth to shatter box office records; celebs all praise for the star
Jailer 2 movie review & release live updates: Rajinikanth is returning to the big screen with a rare sequel in Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2. The film also stars Ramya Krishnan, SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, and Mithun Chakraborty.
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE updates: Rajinikanth is back as 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, the follow-up to his 2023 blockbuster Jailer. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, was released in theatres today amid massive hype and expectations from the trade....Read More
• Jailer 2 is the sequel to Rajini's 2023 blockbuster Jailer, which minted over ₹600 crore at the box office.
• Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the action thriller released in theatres on October 15
• Jailer 2 brings back Rajinikanth as his iconic character, 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian, who is going against a new legion of bad guys this time.
• Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa and Rithvik reprise their roles from the predecessor, with S. J. Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan, Anna Rajan and Jatin Sarna joining the cast
• The film also includes several high-profile cameos, including Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff
• There is speculation that Hrithik Roshan also has a cameo in the film, along with Vijay Sethupathi
• Fans are celebrating Jailer 2’s release in their own special ways, turning the film’s opening day into a grand festive affair.
• Jailer 2 is produced by Sun Pictures and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film follows the success of the first instalment, raising expectations among fans.
• The advance bookings for the film opened five days before release. The film grossed over ₹41 crore in pre-sales for its opening day alone, selling over 1.8 million tickets
• Jailer 2 is a rare sequel that Rajinikanth agreed to do. The superstar has, in the past, rejected sequels to his other blockbusters
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- 15 Oct 2026, 05:48:08 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: GOAT director thanks Nelson
Venkat Prabhu watched the Rajinikanth film and wrote, “#jailer2 is simply 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 thalaivaaaaaa @rajinikanth😘❤️😘🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank q @Nelsondilpkumar @anirudhofficial and team!!! Whatta experience🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️@sunpictures”
- 15 Oct 2026, 05:40:01 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fans gush over Rajinikanth
A fan reviewed Jailer 2 on X, writing, “MASS and Superstar are words invented for Rajnikant. Jailer 2 >> movies of all so call pan India, south stars.”
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- 15 Oct 2026, 05:28:37 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Coolie director on Jailer 2
Lokesh Kanagaraj wished the team of Rajinikanth film well, writing, “Wishing Thalaivar @rajinikanth a mega blockbuster with #Jailer2 🔥🔥🔥Congrats da @Nelsondilpkumar🤗🤗❤️And as always “Big fan of your work” @anirudhofficial bro, ❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations to @sunpictures and the entire cast and crew for this to be a raging success 🔥🔥”
- 15 Oct 2026, 05:20:31 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Mohanlal's costume designer calls out team
A costume designer called out the filmmakers for trimming Mohanlal's scenes, and consequently his work, in Jailer 2. Read more here.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 05:12:18 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: The Rainikanth film ending explained
Know all about Tiger Muthuvel Pandian's fate, 2nd surprise cameo and if there's a Jailer 3 here
- 15 Oct 2026, 05:04:08 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Ramya Krishnan all smiles
The actor who co-starred with Rajinikanth was seen exclaiming that the film was ‘superb’ and ‘rocking’ after attending its screening in Chennai
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- 15 Oct 2026, 04:47:42 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Dharman director can't keep calm
Ashwath Marimuthu, who is directing Rajinikanth in Dharman, was all praise for Jailer 2, writing, “Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww First half 🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨 Superstarrrrrrrrrrr 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥@Nelsondilpkumar what a filmmaker 🔥🔥🔥🔥@anirudhofficial rockstarrrrr wowwww 🔥”
- 15 Oct 2026, 04:38:31 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fans impressed by Rajinikanth film climax
Numerous fans took to X to post pictures and videos of Jailer 2's climax. “50 Years of dominance dialogue in climax,” wrote one fan, referring to the star's dialogue. “This scene is one of the most impressive scenes I've seen, mass,” wrote another.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 04:29:16 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fans praise film's humour
An X user praised the humour in Nelson film, writing, “I don't have much of sense of humor and I am more of a grumpy old guy. Even I was laughing seeing Moorthi sir's chess game brilliance in #jailer2.”
- 15 Oct 2026, 04:17:50 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Anirudh Ravichander mobbed by fans at screening
The music composer of Rajinikanth's film received a king's welcome when he attended a screening for Jailer 2. Fans mobbed him for selfies as he got out of his car.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 04:07:58 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Soundarya all praise for dad, Rajinikanth
Posting a family photo, Rajinikanth's daughter wrote on Instagram: "Thalaivar is an emotion 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 not just for me, but for everyone who loves him. It’s something words can’t describe; you can only feel it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jailer 2 is a sensational blockbuster, and my Tiger Muthuvel Pandian , my appa absolutely rocks the screen! 51 years of entertaining us. 51 years of Rajinism. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🥹🥹🥹🥹
My dear @nelsondilipkumar jiiiii what a film! And my dearest brother @anirudhofficial 🫂🫂🫂 the elevations you’ve created have taken it to another level. What a way to celebrate your birthday this year! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
To the entire brilliant cast and crew 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 so much love. I could go on and on about this film, but I’m too emotional to say more💥💥💥💥💥🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
Watch Jailer 2 again and again and again. This film is going to create history in Tamil cinema. SO PROUD !!!! SO SO PROUD !!!!"
- 15 Oct 2026, 03:59:56 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: RJ Balaji all praise for Rajinikanth
After watching Nelson Dilipkumar and Rajinikanth's film, the Karuppu director-actor wrote: “5 decades...!!! Still a Thalaivar Padam release feels the same..!!! 💥💥💥Superstaaaarrrrrrrrr ♥️♥️♥️”
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- 15 Oct 2026, 03:51:23 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: 2 new superstar cameos in Rajinikanth film
Know all about that Bollywood star's rumoured cameo filled with meta references and a homage in Jailer 2 here
- 15 Oct 2026, 03:40:53 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Box office update at 3 PM
Rajinikanth and Nelson Dilipkumar's film has collected ₹27 crore net in India so far.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 03:37:47 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Rishikanth and Sanath bowled over by Rajinikanth press
After watching Jailer 2 on the first day, the first show, Dorothy actor Rishikanth called the film ‘mass’, stating that he wouldn't want to give spoilers while talking to the press. Sanath also was all praise for it.
- 15 Oct 2026, 03:11:41 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Soori watches movie
“The first show on the opening day of a 'Thalaivar' (Superstar) film… that joy is truly one of a kind! Celebrating #Jailer 2… a fan of 'Thalaivar' then, now, and forever!” he wrote after watching it.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 03:05:16 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Rajinikanth film sells over 2 million tickets
Ticketing platform BookMyShow announced on Thursday afternoon that Jailer 2 has sold over 2 million tickets on their platform alone. “2 MILLION+ tickets and counting! 🔥❤️🔥 The Jailer is back, and the madness is REAL! 🎟️💥” wrote the platform.
- 15 Oct 2026, 02:58:48 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Nani says age is just a number for Rajinikanth
Nani wished Jailer 2 team success on their film, writing, “Wishing the team of #Jailer2 a huge success. Looking at @rajinikanth sir remind us age is just a number every single time with his swag and style is just what the legends are made of. All the very best dear @Nelsondilpkumar.” He also addressed Anirudh Ravichander, who had composed music for his recent film, The Paradise, “I can only imagine Ani’s duty for Thalaivar. @anirudhofficial♥️.”
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- 15 Oct 2026, 02:50:06 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Sivakarthikeyan gushes over Rajinikanth
After watching Jailer 2 on the release day, Sivakarthikeyan gushed, “#Jailer2 double blast 💥💥Indraikkum endrendraikkum oru Thalaivar dhan 🔥🔥🔥(A leader today and forever) Love you, my brothers @Nelsondilpkumar and @anirudhofficial, for this ❤️Thank you, @sunpictures!”
- 15 Oct 2026, 02:43:15 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Karthik Subbaraj sings praises
Dorothy director Karthik Subbaraj was all praise for Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 on X. He wrote, “Thalaivar sets the screen on Wild Wild Fire 🔥🔥Can't take my eyes off him.... Love you Thalaivaaaa ❤️❤️ Goosebumps Overloaded Mass Blast.... #Jailer2 💥💥.”
He also praised Nelson Dilipkumar and Anirudh Ravichander, writing that it was wonderful to see Mithun Chakraborty, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Vidya Balan, Hrithik Roshan, and SJ Suryah in a single film.
“Entertainment maxxxx ... Thank you @sunpictures and whole cast n crew for giving us Blockbuster feast in Theatres... 🙏🏻🙏🏻” he rounded off.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 02:35:08 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Dhanush reviews Jailer 2
Dhanush reviewed his former father-in-law Rajinikanth's film Jailer 2 and called it a must-watch. He wrote on X, “JAILER 2 is a MUST MUST MUST watch. BLOCKBUSTER 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 A FEAST for every Thalaivar fan.”
- 15 Oct 2026, 02:15:18 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Box office update
By 2 PM, Jailer 2 had collected ₹25 crore net in India on its release day.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 02:03:29 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Online booking explodes
As of 2 PM on release day, Jailer 2 was selling over 71K tickets per hour, one of the highest figures seen on the platform all year.
- 15 Oct 2026, 01:19:37 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Box office update
By 1 PM, Jailer 2 had crossed the ₹20 crore mark on its opening day, raking in ₹21.19 crore net, including over ₹16 crore from the Tamil version.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 01:06:58 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Anirudh earns praise
Imagine Jailer 2 without Anirudh’s score… yeah, can’t. He turns every frame into something legendary. #Rajinikanth + #Anirudh = Destruction Mode activated 🔥 #Jailer2 #Anirudh #Thalaivar https://t.co/u4mJ10rs8Q
— Matters Of Movies (@MattersOfMovies) October 15, 2026 - 15 Oct 2026, 12:30:09 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Box office update
By noon on its release day, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 has earned ₹18.72 crore net in India, around 80% of which has come from the original Tamil version.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 12:23:20 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Read HT's review of Jailer 2
“Nelson and Rajinikanth pull off a mass masala film that is breezy to sit through and doesn’t feel like a try-hard. The cameos, especially the much-hyped ‘surprise’ ones, might not have the same kind of impact Shiva Rajkumar, Mohanlal and Jackie Shroff did in the first part, but they still hook you,” reads Hindustan Times' review. Read the full review here
- 15 Oct 2026, 12:20:08 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fan draws parallels with Marvel, DC
Complete Mass feast!!! 🤩🔥🔥 Borewell kanakkaa underplay panni Rocket kanakka thooki niruthi irukanunga 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hollywood - MCU, DCU Kollywood - JAILER UNIVERSE 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Jailer2
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- 15 Oct 2026, 12:01:05 PM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Cameos look ‘forced’
#Jailer > #Jailer2 Cameos in #Jailer very natural and goosebumps Cameos in #Jailer2 looking very artificial and forceful #Nelson gadu avasaram lekapoyina irikinchadu andarni One word to say chuseyochu worth for money 👍 Only for Rajini and Anirudh 💥 https://t.co/15a4QrO67Q
— J A V I D 🇮🇳 (@iamjavid111) October 15, 2026 - 15 Oct 2026, 11:46:06 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: A ₹1000-crore hit?
Given the anticipation and hype around Jailer 2, trade hopes it can become the first Tamil film to cross the ₹1000-crore mark at the global box office. So far, the highest-grossing Tamil film is 2.0, which earned ₹691 crore worldwide.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 11:32:59 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: ‘100 times better’ than part 1
#Jailer2 - Interval block 🔥🔥🔥 100 times better than #Jailer 🔥🔥 Thalaivaaa - One Sun One Moon The One! 🔥🔥 #ThalaivarNirantharam https://t.co/nyEuOkYl2V
— Renu 🌹 (@shnkrrenu) October 15, 2026 - 15 Oct 2026, 11:22:38 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fan flies in from Sydney to watch film
A fan, Shantini, who travelled from Sydney, Australia, told ANI, "We are so happy; can't wait. Reach is amazing; we tried to do the first day first show as soon as we could. It has to be better than the first part." ANI reported that fans have also travelled all the way from Malaysia to celebrate Jailer 2. They were spotted together outside the theatres, singing, dancing, and cheering for Rajinikanth.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 11:11:02 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Box office update
Jailer 2 started strongly with packed morning shows in Tamil Nadu and strong showing in other parts of India. By 11 AM, it had collected an impressive ₹16.75 crore net domestically, including ₹14 crore from the original Tamil version.
- 15 Oct 2026, 11:02:58 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Hrithik Roshan's look leaked
First glimpse of Hrithik in Jailer 2. #HrithikRoshan #Jailer2 https://t.co/TU6VFCyKMS
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- 15 Oct 2026, 10:41:03 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Viewer slams ‘racist’ lines in the film
There are many racist and body shaming dialogues in Jailer 2, and Yogi Babu is the victim of all of them.
— Ubais (@This_Is_Ubais) October 15, 2026 - 15 Oct 2026, 10:38:24 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fans offer prayers at Rajini's temple
Ahead of the film's release, devotees celebrated the occasion on Wednesday at the Arulmigu Rajini Temple by cutting a cake featuring a series of images of Rajinikanth, performing special prayers and breaking coconuts as part of the rituals.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 10:35:24 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: ‘Disaster’ second half?
Jailer 2 - First half started slow but eventually picked up pace. The typical Nelson–Anirudh–Yogi Babu magical combo worked its charm and made things entertaining. Second half - DISASTER! Every 15 minutes, a new villain is introduced for no apparent reason, and why they’re even there is anyone’s guess! Every character feels forced, and the story keeps going around in circles with no real direction. Started with some promise, but completely lost the plot in the second half. Just a one-time watch! ⭐️⭐️ ⭐ 2.5/5
— Priya (@PpdThiagu) October 15, 2026 - 15 Oct 2026, 10:17:55 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Dhanush watches the morning show
On Thursday morning, actor Dhanush was spotted arriving at Rohini Theatre in Chennai to watch Jailer 2. The actor quickly walked in, waving at the paps.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 10:07:12 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Houseful boards greet viewers
PTI reported that at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai, moviegoers queued up well in advance, hoping to secure tickets for the early-morning special shows, even as housefull boards went up at the booking counters.
- 15 Oct 2026, 09:58:30 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Box office prediction
Jailer earned over ₹80 crore worldwide for its opening weekend in pre-sales alone. Judging by the trend, the film stands to cross ₹50 crore net in India on its release day and ₹125 crore gross worldwide.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 09:52:46 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Hrithik Roshan cameo revealed
There had been plenty of speculation about whether Hrithik Roshan has a cameo in Jailer 2. This was confirmed as visuals emerged from the film's first day, first show, showing Hrithik, dressed in black, helping Rajini's character plan a daring escape.
- 15 Oct 2026, 09:48:51 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Review compares it to Baasha
JAILER 2 is a fucking dynamite . God damn explosion like Baasha !! LIFE TIME SETTLEMENT RAA 🔥🔥🔥🔥 WORTHU NELSAA WORTHUUU Waiting for jailer 3 #JAILER2 #Jailer2Review #Jailer2fdfs
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- 15 Oct 2026, 09:45:18 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Advance booking update
Jailer 2 earned a staggering ₹37 crore gross in advance booking for its opening day in India. The film sold over 18 lakh tickets in pre-sales.
- 15 Oct 2026, 09:35:05 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fans dance outside theatre
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Superstar Rajinikanth's fans dance and celebrate outside Rohini Theater in Koyambedu, Chennai ahead of his film Jailer 2's release today. https://t.co/HdHFfIFKYd
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- 15 Oct 2026, 09:27:54 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fans travel across India for Rajinikanth
Many fans of the Tamil superstar have travelled thousands of kilometres to watch the film in Chennai. PTI spoke to one such fan, Raj Choksi, who travelled from Ahmedabad in Gujarat to watch the film at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai.
“Rajini sir is a living legend. I came to Chennai especially from Gujarat to watch his movie. The supporting roles by Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar made the first part unforgettable, and fans are eager to see who makes an appearance this time,” he said.
- 15 Oct 2026, 09:23:45 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Soundarya celebrates release
A day before the release, Rajinikanth’s daughter and director Soundarya Rajinikanth unveiled a promotional LED banner in Chennai. At Kashi Theatre in Chennai, Soundarya attended the banner unveiling event as a special guest and joined fans in dancing to a song from the first instalment of Jailer to celebrate the sequel’s release.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 09:15:01 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Fans celebrate Thalaivar's return
ANI reported that from bursting crackers and thronging theatres early in the morning for the first-day-first-show to performing pujas, fans are celebrating Jailer 2’s release in their own special ways, turning the film’s opening day into a grand festive affair.
- 15 Oct 2026, 09:11:12 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Rajini returns with a bang
Jailer 2 has released in theatres on Thursday with packed early morning shows across Tamil Nadu and a heavy demand outside the state.
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