Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Pre-Sales Surge 453% in 21 Hours
Advance bookings for Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 hit 1.89 lakh tickets and ₹3.54 crore, with a massive jump in Tamil Nadu ahead of its October 15 release.
3 hours ago1 min read
Rajinikanth (born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad; 12 December 1950) is an Indian actor, producer, and screenwriter who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He made his cinematic debut in a supporting antagonistic role in K. Balachander's Tamil drama Apoorva Raagangal (1975).
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Breaking Hype
Dasara’s Big Shift: Why Prabhas and Co. Are Finally Returning
Top Telugu stars have avoided Dasara for years. This year, two big releases may change that.
12 hours ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2 Skips Audio Launch, Rajinikanth Says He Pushed Nelson For Sequel
Ahead of its October 15 release, Jailer 2 got a private interview event instead of an audio launch, where Rajinikanth revealed he was the one who first asked Nelson Dilipkumar for a sequel.
14 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Ticket Booking Opens Tomorrow: ₹4.21 Cr Sold Already
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has cleared its first hurdle: pre-release buzz. With ₹4.21 Cr in advance ticket sales across 107 cities and 1,754 shows, the film is on track for a ₹125 Cr global Day 1 opening. Full bookings open tomorrow.
18 hours ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Booking Buzz: Dhanush Cameo Rumour Sparks Hype Ahead of October 15 Release
Rumours are swirling that Dhanush has a cameo in Jailer 2, though the film’s team has not confirmed it. Pre-bookings are strong ahead of the October 15 release.
21 hours ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Rajinikanth Wants Tamannaah in Jailer 2 Song Sequence
Rajinikanth has revealed he asked director Nelson Dilipkumar to include a song featuring Tamannaah Bhatia in Jailer 2, citing audience love for her 'Kaavaalaa' number. The request comes ahead of the film's October 15 release.
1 day ago2 min
Bollywood
Rajinikanth's Dharman Delayed to April 30 2027
Rajinikanth’s Dharman may skip Pongal 2027 to make room for Kamal Haasan’s Indian 3, which is nearing completion. The shift, if true, would push Dharman to April 30, 2027.
1 day ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Rajinikanth Rejects Two Sequels, But Agrees to Jailer 2
Rajinikanth has confirmed he rejected both Baasha 2 and Petta 2, citing a general distrust of sequels. But Jailer 2? That’s different. A post-credits tease, a director’s shift in focus, and a story that demands continuation — all pointing toward a possible Jailer 3.
1 day ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Super Show: Ticket Hike Confirmed in AP, Five Shows Daily
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 gets a ticket rate hike in Andhra Pradesh — Rs. 50 extra on single screens, Rs. 75 in multiplexes — for seven days starting October 15. Five shows per day allowed. Sun Pictures’ big-budget film, directed by Nelson, features Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and special cameos from Mohanlal, Hrithik Roshan, Shiva Rajkumar, and Vijay Sethupathi. Anirudh’s album hits 100M+ plays
1 day ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2 Gets Ticket Price Hike In Andhra Pradesh For Release Week
Andhra Pradesh has granted Jailer 2 a seven-day ticket price hike covering its release week, letting single screens and multiplexes charge extra per ticket and run five shows daily.
1 day ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Pre-Release Event Streams on Sun NXT Tonight
The film’s official OTT premiere date has been locked in: October 15, same as the theatrical release.
2 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Ticket Booking: North America Pre-Sales Lag 47% Behind Coolie
Jailer 2’s North American advance bookings are lagging—47% behind Coolie at the same stage, with just $550K from 19,713 tickets across 391 locations. That’s a week out from October 15, 2026, and Rajinikanth’s sequel isn’t catching fire like his last film did.
2 days ago1 min
Box Office
Jailer 2 US Advance Sales Trail Coolie's Record Pace By A Mile
Jailer 2's US advance ticket sales are running far behind Coolie's at the same pre-release stage, according to Track Tollywood, with the sequel needing a sharp jump to close the gap before its premiere.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2 Release Date, Cast, Certificate, Runtime, Songs and Advance Booking: Everything We Know
Everything confirmed about Jailer 2: the 15 October release date, cast and roles, U/A certificate and runtime, trailer, songs, Sun NXT pre-release show, rights deals and advance booking.
3 days ago3 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 First Review: 'Festival Experience' Confirmed, Release Date Set for October 15
The first review for Jailer 2 calls it a 'festival' experience, citing strong action, a standout villain, and a surprise cameo. The film releases October 15.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Clears $1M Overseas Advance Sales Ahead of October 15 Release
Jailer 2’s overseas advance sales have cleared $1 million — and the clock is still ticking. With just eight days to go before its October 15 release, the film is already outpacing expectations, even as the trailer and songs failed to ignite the usual fan frenzy.
3 days ago1 min
Box Office
Jailer 2 Trailer Splits Fans, Still Eyes Kollywood Record
The Jailer 2 trailer dropped October 5 to a mixed reaction, with critics calling it repetitive, but trade trackers still expect the Rajinikanth sequel to post Kollywood's biggest-ever India opening on release day.
4 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Trailer Released with Cuts Ahead of October 15 Release
Jailer 2’s trailer dropped, and the internet is already arguing about what got cut. The 100-minute final cut? Apparently, it wasn’t all included.
4 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Trailer Drops: No Audio Launch, One Interview, Two Weeks to Go
The trailer for Jailer 2 has dropped, marking the start of the final sprint before Rajinikanth’s October 15 release. No grand audio launch. Just a Sun TV interview. The film’s journey — delayed, reshoot-heavy — ends here.
4 days ago1 min
OTT Originals
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Pre-Release Bash Heads To Sun NXT On October 9
Jailer 2's pre-release event, featuring Rajinikanth and co-stars SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan and Ramya Krishnan, will stream on Sun NXT from October 9, ahead of the film's October 15 theatrical release.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Clears Censor, October 15 Release Confirmed
Jailer 2 is officially set for a theatrical release on October 15 — just nine days away. The film, starring Rajinikanth, has cleared the censor board with a U/A certificate after a delay caused by political dialogue cuts and reshoots.
5 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Pre-Sales Hit $400K
Jailer 2's US advance bookings hit $400K before the trailer drops. The film's fate hinges on October 15.
5 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Hrithik Roshan Shows Up In Jailer 2 Trailer, Fans Split
The Jailer 2 trailer dropped Monday with Rajinikanth returning as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian and a blink-and-miss Hrithik Roshan cameo, but not everyone online is sold on it yet.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Trailer Drops: Rajinikanth Returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, Vidya Balan Revealed as Kantha
The trailer for Jailer 2 dropped at 6 PM today, and Rajinikanth is back—still Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, still impossible to ignore.
6 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Atlee Has a Script Ready for Rajinikanth
Atlee has a script ready for Rajinikanth. That’s the headline, and it’s not a tease.
6 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Atlee Uncertain on Rajinikanth Collaboration
Atlee confirms no immediate plans for a film with Rajinikanth, citing his meticulous process and the ongoing development of Raaka, a large-scale project with Allu Arjun that may take another year to complete.
6 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Anirudh’s Jailer 2 Soundtrack Falters Before the Film Even Plays
Jailer 2’s music dropped on October 2 — no fanfare, no launch event. Just a jukebox, 12 tracks, and the quiet hum of expectation turning into unease.
4 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Om Moves to November 20 After Delay to Dodge Jailer 2 & Diwali Rush
The Mammootty-Dhanush starrer Om, initially set for October 16, has been moved to November 20 to avoid competition with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and the Diwali season. The film, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, is produced by Dhanush through Wunderbar Films and co-produced by Shraddha Agrawal and Azmat Jagmag.
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2’s US Pre-Sales Hit $165K Before Trailer Drop
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is already making noise overseas, with $165K in US premiere bookings in just 48 hours. The film releases in two weeks.
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Hits $100K in US Pre-Sales in 36 Hours
Jailer 2’s advance bookings in the US have crossed $100,000 in just 36 hours — a figure that doesn’t just signal demand, it confirms a cultural footprint.
3 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Pen Marudhar Pays Rs 15 Crore For Jailer 2 Hindi Rights
Pen Marudhar has acquired Hindi distribution rights to Jailer 2 for over Rs 15 crore and Gunmaaster G9 for Rs 35 crore-plus, trade sources told Bollywood Hungama, banking on a national multiplex release this time.
3 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2's Bindaas Hindi Version with Nora Fatehi Is Live
Jailer 2’s Bindaas is live — and it’s not just a song, it’s a signal. The Hindi version, featuring Nora Fatehi and sung by Madhubanti Bagchi, marks a rare crossover moment: Rajinikanth’s voice, Anirudh’s production, and Bagchi’s vocals colliding in a track that’s already being shared like a secret weapon. The film’s OTT window remains unconfirmed, but the song’s release suggests the marketing push
2 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Madhubanti Bagchi Sings for Rajinikanth in Jailer 2's 'Bindaas'
Madhubanti Bagchi sings for Rajinikanth in Jailer 2's 'Bindaas'—a high-octane Hindi track with Nora Fatehi, Anirudh Ravichander, and a fearless female lead who redefines the game.
1 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Rajinikanth’s Autobiography May Turn Into Web Series, Daughter Says
Rajinikanth is busy with back‑to‑back releases and is simultaneously writing his autobiography. His daughter Soundarya says the memoir could later become a web series, with Rishikesh possibly portraying him.
1 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Shiva Rajkumar Confirms Expanded Role in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2
Shiva Rajkumar reveals he enjoys extra screen space in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, describing the director’s use of his character as ‘very interesting’ while praising his time with the Thalaivar.
30 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2’s Certification Clash Pits Rajinikanth Against Director Nelson
Jailer 2, slated for an October 15 release, is caught in a certification standoff as the board demands edits to a violent sequence, sparking a debate between Rajinikanth and director Nelson.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nora Fatehi ignites Jailer 2 with ‘Bindass’ dance single
Nora Fatehi’s new ‘Bindass’ song for Jailer 2 hits the internet, showcasing her signature dance flair. The track arrives as the film eyes a mid‑October theatrical debut and a trailer on Oct 5.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nora Fatehi Lights Up Jailer 2’s Fourth Song Release
Jailer 2’s upcoming fourth single lands at 6 PM, featuring Nora Fatehi’s dance cameo and Anirudh Ravichander’s signature beats, fueling hype ahead of the Oct 15 release of the film.
30 Sept 20262 min
OTT Originals
Tamil‑Telugu OTT Line‑up Packs Seven Fresh Releases This Week
Seven new Tamil and Telugu titles drop on streaming platforms this week, featuring Karthi’s sequel Sardar 2, Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 audio launch, a dating‑app drama, a music‑centric love story and a dubbed Demon Slayer movie, among others.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vidya Balan Teams Up With R. Balki for Fresh Tamil Venture
Vidya Balan announced her collaboration with R. Balki on a new Tamil project, sharing a script‑holding Instagram snap. The reunion follows their 2009 hit Paa, and comes as she lines up roles in Jailer 2 and a comedy with Akshay Kumar.
29 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Rajinikanth’s ‘One Name’ Anthem Drops as Jailer 2’s Third Single
The third song from Jailer 2, titled ‘One Name’, pays homage to Rajinikanth’s 50‑year film journey. Composed by Anirudh, it drops before the film’s Oct 15 theatrical debut.
29 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
October’s Blockbuster Line‑up: Drishyam 3, Jailer 2 and More
Rediff’s October preview lists Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, plus a mix of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi releases, all set to hit screens from early October.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2 Skips Audio Launch, Album Drops Sep 30, Trailer Oct 5
Jailer 2’s makers have opted for a digital album launch on September 30, foregoing a traditional audio event, and will unveil the theatrical trailer on October 5 ahead of its October 15 release.
28 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
October’s South Indian Blockbusters: From Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 to Ranabaali
October 2026 brings a packed slate of South Indian cinema, from Rajinikanth’s much‑awaited Jailer 2 sequel and Vijay Deverakonda’s historical epic Ranabaali, to quirky thrillers like #Cult and family drama AK‑47. Trailers and music releases start the week of October 5, promising a bustling box‑office weekend.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Poised to Chase Tamil Cinema’s ₹1,000‑Crore Dream
The upcoming sequel Jailer 2, featuring Rajinikanth and a pan‑Indian cast, has ignited talk that it could finally push Tamil cinema past the coveted ₹1,000‑crore global box‑office mark.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Locks ₹325 Cr Pre‑Release Deal Ahead of Oct 15 Release
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, slated for a 15 October worldwide launch, has booked ₹325 cr in pre‑release deals. Analysts say the film must pull in about ₹650 cr to break even, while music buzz remains muted.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 Set for October 15 Worldwide Release
Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, will hit theatres on October 15. Sun Pictures backs the film, while Sree Gokulam Movies handles Kerala and Karnataka distribution, and a fresh song has already gone viral.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Naga Vamsi Snags Jailer 2 Telugu Rights for ₹45 Crore
Producer Naga Vamsi has secured the Telugu theatrical rights to Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 for roughly ₹45 crore, a price many trade insiders deem steep. The move comes as the film gears up for its October 15, 2026 launch, sparking debate over whether the investment will pay off in the Telugu market.
26 Sept 20262 min