Rajinikanth's Ex-Son-In-Law, Dhanush Reviews His Film 'Jailer 2', Calls It A Must-Watch Film
Advance sales crossed 14.15 lakh tickets for opening day as theatres added extra shows and weekend demand stayed strong, exhibitors said.
- On October 15, 2026, the Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 opened worldwide, recording Rs 57.30 crore in domestic advance bookings through 29.69 lakh tickets across 31,812 screens.
- Multiplex chains PVR INOX and Cinepolis restricted the Hindi-dubbed release, citing a dispute over the producers' four-week OTT window against the industry-standard eight-week gap.
- Despite North Indian limitations, the film grossed Rs 30.90 crore on its opening day from 14.47 lakh tickets, driven by massive crowds in Tamil Nadu and overseas markets contributing over Rs 25 crore.
- Early reviews praised Rajinikanth's "peak" performance and the entertaining first half, though critics faulted technical shortcomings and an underwhelming second half affecting overall reception.
- The open-ended conclusion has sparked fan anticipation for Jailer 3, positioning the franchise for continued success as analysts track the production toward becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2026.
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