Jailer 2’s Hindi version won’t hit multiplexes. Not even a single one. The film, already set for a theatrical release this week, will skip the big screens in Hindi-speaking regions entirely — except for a handful of single-screen theatres. Instead, the dubbed cut is headed straight to OTT, four weeks after the original Tamil release. Sun Pictures has reportedly sealed a deal with a major streaming platform, though the name remains under wraps. The move has ignited fury among Hrithik Roshan’s fans, who were counting on his cameo, a rare appearance since he last starred in a film two years ago. As a reason to pack theatres in North India. They’re not just disappointed. They’re furious. Why cast a star like Hrithik, alongside Jackie Shroff and Vidya Balan, if the plan is to bury the Hindi version in a streaming vault? The backlash isn’t just about access, it’s about respect. Fans argue that the lack of promotion during the festive season, combined with the delayed OTT rollout, means most Hindi audiences won’t even see it. And if they don’t see it, how can they care? The makers haven’t responded. But the silence speaks volumes. Now, the real question isn’t whether the film will succeed. It’s whether the decision will backfire so hard that Sun Pictures might have to rethink its entire regional strategy. November 2026 looms. That’s when the Hindi version lands online. By then, the buzz may be long gone.