Rajinikanth's Ex-Son-In-Law, Dhanush Reviews His Film 'Jailer 2', Calls It A Must-Watch Film
Advance bookings surged on Rajinikanth’s star power and a packed ensemble, with the Hindi version drawing 39,485 tickets despite a limited multiplex release.
- On Thursday, October 15, 2026, director Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2 opened worldwide, starring Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian and recording over Rs 57 crore in domestic advance bookings.
- Multiplex chains PVR INOX and Cinepolis declined to screen the Hindi-dubbed version, citing a dispute over the producers' four-week OTT release window versus the industry-standard eight-week gap.
- Reviews praised Rajinikanth's performance and an entertaining first half, though critics flagged an underwhelming second act; North American premiere advance sales crossed $1.1 million, trending toward $1.5 million-plus.
- Crossing Rs 600 crore worldwide solidifies Jailer 2's place among the highest-grossing Tamil films ever, cementing Rajinikanth's status as the industry's most dominant box office draw.
- With the film concluding on an open note, fans are already anticipating Jailer 3, as the successful run positions sequels as a viable strategy for major Tamil blockbusters.
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