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Jailer 2 is set for a global streaming premiere on Prime Video on November 12, following a record-breaking theatrical run that has made it the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, grossed over ₹820 crore worldwide.
Jailer 2 has crossed 800 crores at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Tamil film ever. Its dubbed versions in Kerala and Karnataka have shattered records, but the 1000-crore mark remains out of reach due to limited release plans.
York Cinemas in Toronto has pulled Jailer 2 from its screens, blaming missing Key Delivery Messages that distributors Shloka Entertainments and Prathyangira Cinemas allegedly never sent despite the theatre clearing its payments.
Big stars are misfiring in Hindi while modest regional films and streaming deals quietly outperform the pan-India machine built by Baahubali and Pushpa.
Jailer 2 has crossed ₹10 crore in its first three days in Hindi, despite no national chain release. Industry sources suggest the film could have earned up to ₹20 crore in 3 days and over ₹30 crore on the weekend with a pan-India rollout. The absence of PVR, INOX, or other multiplex chains is now being seen as a strategic misfire by Sun Pictures.
Shamna Kasim, who appeared in a dance cameo in Jailer 2's 'Ala Bolelo,' says she never imagined sharing screen space with Rajinikanth. She revealed she was pregnant during filming but only found out later.
Jailer 2 box office collection day 26: ₹827 crore worldwide, nearing ₹1,000 crore target
Anirudh Ravichander’s X post — 'One Sun. One Moon. And One :) #Jailer2 from tomo!' — wasn’t just a teaser. It was a cultural moment. With Jailer 2 releasing worldwide today, the composer’s words carried the weight of decades.
Hrithik Roshan’s cameo in Jailer 2 is going unseen by most Hindi audiences. The dubbed version won’t open in multiplexes, only single screens. Sun Pictures’ OTT plan has sparked outrage. No word from the makers. The wait for a response—and a reversal—has begun.
Sun Pictures released a fresh Jailer 2 clip featuring Rajinikanth's chilling warning dialogue and a glimpse of Suraj Venjaramoodu, four days ahead of the film's worldwide theatrical release on October 15.
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.
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
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.
The Rajinikanth-starrer, which grossed ₹812 crore worldwide and continues to run housefull in Tamil Nadu, will finally hit Amazon Prime Video on November 12, 2026, with a special extended cut featuring nearly 30 minutes of additional scenes.
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.
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.
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.
Atlee’s promise to make Tamil people proud has set off a firestorm over whether Raaka is truly a Tamil film with Allu Arjun in the lead — or a Telugu project with Tamil ambitions.
The trailer for Jailer 2 dropped at 6 PM today, and Rajinikanth is back—still Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, still impossible to ignore.
Allu Arjun and Atlee’s Raaka targets late 2027 release as filming continues in Mumbai.
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.
Allu Arjun’s Raaka is still stuck in the air. No release date, no official window—just Atlee’s shrug and a joke about producers not even asking him for a date.
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.
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.
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.
Jailer 2’s North‑American distribution, valued at 28 crore, sets a $7 million breakeven target. The sequel aims to surpass its predecessor’s $6.83 million run, matching the high bar set by Coolie.
Allu Arjun and director Atlee’s film Raaka has entered the Guinness World Records after a February session captured 37 performers at once, marking a first for Indian cinema and raising expectations ahead of its yet‑to‑be‑announced release.
Vidya Balan’s first look as the enigmatic Kantha in Jailer 2 drops, showcasing a striking blue saree, cigarette and a stair‑descending entrance, while the film eyes an Oct 15 release.
Vidya Balan’s debut look in Jailer 2, featuring a striking blue saree and confident swagger, sparked a wave of praise online, boosting anticipation for the October 15 release.
Atlee and his wife Priya joined the Ambani family's Ganesh Chaturthi celebration this week, the latest in a string of invites since his Jawan success, Filmibeat Tamil reported.