Jailer 2

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Jailer 2

ஜெயிலர் 2

Release date: 15 October 2026
Rating: 8.1 / 10 on TMDB

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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 17 October 2026 Jailer 2: everything we knowRelease date, cast, trailer, songs and box office · updated 15 October 2026

Box office so far · day 20

India net: ₹462.7 crore
India gross: ₹546 crore
Overseas: ₹273.25 crore
Worldwide: ₹820 crore
US & Canada: $7.7 million

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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
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
S. J. Suryah
Bodhi Kalpak
Suraj Venjaramoodu
Dileep
Ramya Krishnan
Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian
Vidya Balan
Kantha Kalpak
Namo Narayana
Moorthi
Yogi Babu
Vimal
Mirnaa
Swetha Pandian

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