Rajinikanth's Ex-Son-In-Law, Dhanush Reviews His Film 'Jailer 2', Calls It A Must-Watch Film
The Rajinikanth sequel drew strong pre-release demand, with overseas markets adding to domestic momentum as trade trackers reported more than Rs 22 crore in global advance bookings.
- On October 15, 2026, the Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 opened worldwide, recording Rs 57.30 crore in domestic advance bookings and worldwide opening-day sales exceeding Rs 55 crore across 31,812 screens.
- Major multiplex chains PVR INOX and Cinepolis declined to screen the Hindi-dubbed version, citing a dispute over producers' plan for a four-week OTT window versus the industry-standard eight-week theatrical exclusivity gap.
- While early reviews praised Rajinikanth's performance and an entertaining first half, critics flagged an 'underwhelming second half' and weak villain writing, despite the film's massive appeal driving strong global collections.
- Box office figures confirm the film crossed the Rs 600 crore mark worldwide within eight days, cementing its position as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time.
- Jailer 2's open-ended conclusion leaves room for a potential Jailer 3, while the four-week OTT strategy reflects producers' shift toward prioritizing simultaneous digital availability over traditional theatrical exclusivity in evolving markets.
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