Rajinikanth's Ex-Son-In-Law, Dhanush Reviews His Film 'Jailer 2', Calls It A Must-Watch Film
Dhanush praised Rajinikanth’s sequel after its strong opening, with Sun Pictures saying it crossed 500 crore globally in its first week.
- On October 15, 2026, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 debuted worldwide, generating massive box office momentum despite theatrical distribution challenges in North India.
- Major multiplex chains PVR INOX and Cinepolis refused to screen the Hindi-dubbed version, citing a dispute with producers Sun Pictures over a proposed four-week OTT window that violates industry-standard eight-week exclusivity.
- Despite regional limitations, Jailer 2 secured over Rs 57 crore in Indian advance bookings; early reviews praised Rajinikanth's performance and entertaining first half, though critics flagged technical shortcomings.
- The Hindi version is relegated to single screens and smaller chains, dampening North India's theatrical reach; overseas markets contributed over Rs 25 crore to opening-day advance sales.
- Approaching the Rs 700 crore worldwide milestone, Rajinikanth's blockbuster underscores the superstar's enduring brand power while reflecting industry shift toward prioritizing digital availability over traditional theatrical exclusivity.
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Rajinikanth and director Nelson Dilipkumar have delivered another major box office success with Jailer 2. The sequel to their 2023 film Jailer has completed its first week in cinemas and has already entered the list of the highest grossing Tamil films of all time. While it is yet to overtake the original film, Jailer 2 has surpassed several major releases, including Ponniyin Selvan I, Coolie and Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion. Jailer 2 wo…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Ranks No. 2 at Global Box Office as ‘Street Fighter’ Leads
Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s Tamil-language action comedy “Jailer 2” was the second-biggest film in the world over the Oct. 16–18 weekend, grossing $31.2 million, according to Rentrak estimates. Only Paramount’s “Street Fighter,” with $51.1 million, earned more. The Nelson Dilipkumar-directed sequel opened in India on, Oct. 15, and grossed an estimated INR224 crore ($23.5 million) across its four-day extended opening. That is the third-highes…
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