Rajinikanth's Ex-Son-In-Law, Dhanush Reviews His Film 'Jailer 2', Calls It A Must-Watch Film
Early reviews praise Rajinikanth’s presence and the film’s first half, but many viewers say the second half loses momentum, while advance sales topped 14.15 lakh tickets.
- On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Tamil action thriller Jailer 2, starring superstar Rajinikanth, arrived in theatres worldwide, bolstered by advance bookings exceeding ₹20 crore within 24 hours across India.
- Director Nelson Dilipkumar's sequel continues the story of retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, portrayed by Rajinikanth, following the 2023 blockbuster Jailer, which earned over ₹606 crore worldwide.
- National multiplex chains PVR INOX and Cinepolis opted out of screening the dubbed Hindi version due to a four-week OTT window dispute. The film features high-profile cameos including Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan and Malayalam actor Mohanlal.
- Early reviews characterize the film as a 'solid commercial entertainer' with a strong first half, though some critics found the second half 'underwhelming.' Fans celebrate the superstar's return with high footfalls nationwide.
- Driven by strong international pre-sales exceeding $1 million, trade analysts project a worldwide debut exceeding ₹120 crore. The film targets previous Rajinikanth-starrers like Coolie, with strong engagement across North America, the UAE, the UK, Australia, and Europe.
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Jailer 2 review: A slow start, but Rajinikanth turns up the heat
Rating: 4/5 Hyderabad: Some films leave you discussing their story. Others leave you remembering how much fun you had watching them. Jailer 2 falls into the second category. There are stretches where the pace dips and moments that could have easily stayed on the editing table. Yet, once the tension builds, this Rajinikanth entertainer gives … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stori…
Jailer 2 advance booking EXPLODES: Rajinikanth-starrer sells 14.15 lakh tickets for Day 1; Hindi version surprises with nearly 40,000 tickets despite no national multiplex release
Jailer 2 advance booking EXPLODES: Rajinikanth-starrer sells 14.15 lakh tickets for Day 1; Hindi version surprises with nearly 40,000 tickets despite no national multiplex release. Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today, Bollywood Celebrity News, Breaking News, Celeb News, Celebrities News, Bollywood News Hindi, Hindi Bollywood News at Bollywood Hungama.com.
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