Rajinikanth's Ex-Son-In-Law, Dhanush Reviews His Film 'Jailer 2', Calls It A Must-Watch Film
Dhanush praised the sequel as fans shared strong first-show reactions, while the film drew attention for its ensemble cast and Anirudh Ravichander’s score.
- On October 15, 2026, Rajinikanth's Tamil action thriller Jailer 2 opened worldwide, starring the actor as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian alongside Vidya Balan and S. J. Suryah, backed by advance bookings exceeding Rs 55 crore globally.
- Major multiplex chains including PVR INOX and Cinepolis refused to screen the Hindi-dubbed version due to a dispute over the producers' planned four-week OTT release window, which falls short of the industry-standard eight-week theatrical exclusivity requirement.
- Despite North Indian theatrical limitations, Indian advance bookings reached Rs 57.30 crore through the sale of 29.69 lakh tickets, while overseas markets contributed over Rs 25 crore to opening-day pre-sales, demonstrating Rajinikanth's significant drawing power.
- Critics described the film as featuring a 'solid commercial first half' followed by an 'underwhelming second half,' yet Jailer 2 surpassed the Rs 600 crore mark at the worldwide box office, affirming audience enthusiasm despite mixed reviews.
- The film's open ending positions a potential Jailer 3, while the OTT window standoff reflects a broader industry shift toward simultaneous digital releases over exclusive theatrical runs in the Hindi-speaking market, establishing a pattern seen in prior Tamil blockbusters.
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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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