Rajinikanth's Ex-Son-In-Law, Dhanush Reviews His Film 'Jailer 2', Calls It A Must-Watch Film
The sequel has already crossed Rs 22 crore worldwide in advance sales, while the Hindi version will skip major multiplex chains over an OTT-window dispute.
- On October 15, 2026, director Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2 opened worldwide, with advance bookings surpassing ₹20 crore through sales of 14.47 lakh tickets, positioning Rajinikanth's sequel for a record-breaking start.
- Major multiplex chains PVR INOX and Cinepolis declined to screen the Hindi version, citing a dispute over the producers' planned four-week OTT release window that violated the industry-standard eight-week gap.
- Critics praised the 'solid commercial first half' but flagged an 'underwhelming second half,' with mixed early reviews citing weak writing. Despite North India limitations, the film maintained 93% occupancy in Tamil Nadu across 1,196 shows.
- Worldwide opening-day advance sales exceeded ₹55 crore, with strong international performance offsetting North India's theatrical exclusion. The film entered the top three biggest overseas opening-day grossers in Tamil cinema history.
- Ending with an open conclusion, Jailer 2 positions the franchise for a potential third installment, aiming to sustain audience interest beyond the theatrical run and maintain momentum for future sequels.
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