Jailer 2 movie review, release live updates: Rajinikanth returns to shatter box office records, superstarry cameo leaked
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, 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
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- 15 Oct 2026, 09:48:51 AM IST
Jailer 2 movie review & release LIVE: Review compares it to Baasha
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— Kousik Karthikeyan (@kousik23) October 15, 2026 - 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.
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- 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
— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2026 - 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.