Jailer 2

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Jailer 2

ஜெயிலர் 2

Release date: 15 October 2026
Rating: 7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TamilActionComedy

Jailer 2 released in theatres on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

Jailer 2 review: what critics say11 critics on Jailer 2: 4 positive, 7 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews. · updated 16 October 2026 Jailer 2: everything we knowRelease date, cast, trailer, songs and box office · updated 15 October 2026

Box office so far · day 1

India gross: ₹10.3 crore
Overseas: ₹58 crore
Worldwide: ₹130 crore

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When a dangerous syndicate expands its reach to threaten his family's peace, retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian goes undercover as a driver. Operating from the shadows, he takes on ruthless new enemies to protect his home.

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Cast

Rajinikanth
'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian
S. J. Suryah
Bodhi Kalpak
Mithun Chakraborty
Champaklal Chaubey
Suraj Venjaramoodu
Dileep
Ramya Krishnan
Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian
Vidya Balan
Kantha Kalpak
Yogi Babu
Vimal
Mirnaa
Shwetha Arjun

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