Jailer 2, Rajinikanth’s action sequel directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has earned about ₹830 crore worldwide and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, where it arrived on November 12, 2026. It opened in theaters on October 15, is rated U/A 16+ and runs 165 minutes. Reviews are mixed to positive, with praise for Rajinikanth’s screen presence and criticism of the second half. This page has the day-wise box office, where to watch, the cast with photos, the review verdict and the ending explained behind a spoiler button, so you can read the rest without spoilers.
Last updated on November 15, 2026, with box office through Day 30.
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Jailer 2 Quick Answers
- Where to watch: streaming on Prime Video since November 12, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada. See where to watch.
- Box office: about ₹474 crore net in India and about ₹830 crore worldwide after 30 days. See the day-wise table.
- Reviews: mixed to positive, with a Sacnilk review roundup of 63 out of 100 from 8 critics. See the review verdict.
- Ending: explained behind a spoiler button in the ending section.
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Vidya Balan, S. J. Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Ramya Krishnan and Suraj Venjaramoodu. See the cast with photos.
- Runtime and certificate: 165 minutes, U/A 16+.
Jailer 2 at a Glance
| Detail | Jailer 2 |
| Theatrical release | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| OTT premiere | Prime Video, Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
| Languages on Prime Video | Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada |
| Director and writer | Nelson Dilipkumar |
| Producer | Kalanithi Maran, Sun Pictures |
| Music | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Runtime | 165 minutes |
| Certificate | U/A 16+ |
What Is Jailer 2 About?
Jailer 2 continues the story of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, the retired jailer played by Rajinikanth, who is pulled back into a violent fight with a powerful smuggling family. Nelson Dilipkumar directs the sequel to his 2023 hit Jailer, with music by Anirudh Ravichander. We keep this section free of spoilers.
Where to Watch Jailer 2
- Prime Video: streaming since Thursday, November 12, 2026, four weeks after the theatrical release, as a global premiere.
- Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
- Where: Prime Video says it is available in India and in more than 240 countries and territories, so it should be available in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Check your local Prime Video listing to see whether the film is included with your membership or needs a separate rental in your country.
Jailer 2 Cast and Characters
Here is the main cast of Jailer 2.
RajinikanthPlays Tiger Muthuvel Pandian- Vidya BalanPlays Kantha Kalpak
- S. J. SuryahPlays Bodhi Kalpak
- Mithun ChakrabortyPlays Chakri Kalpak
- Ramya KrishnanPlays Viji Pandian
- Suraj VenjaramooduPlays Dileep
| Actor | Character |
| Rajinikanth | Tiger Muthuvel Pandian |
| S. J. Suryah | Bodhi Kalpak |
| Mithun Chakraborty | Chakri Kalpak |
| Vidya Balan | Kantha Kalpak |
| Ramya Krishnan | Viji Pandian |
| Suraj Venjaramoodu | Dileep |
| Yogi Babu | Vimal |
Photo credits are at the bottom of the page.
Jailer 2 Box Office Collection: Day-Wise
- Worldwide: about ₹830 crore gross, according to Sacnilk and Tollybo.
- India: about ₹474 crore net and about ₹554 crore gross.
- Overseas: about ₹277 crore gross.
- Opening day: ₹59.70 crore net in India.
- First week: ₹317.23 crore net in India.
| Day | Date | India net (₹ crore) | Total so far (₹ crore) |
| 1 | October 15 | 59.70 | 59.70 |
| 2 | October 16 | 37.11 | 96.81 |
| 3 | October 17 | 47.25 | 144.06 |
| 4 | October 18 | 55.85 | 199.91 |
| 5 | October 19 | 42.36 | 242.27 |
| 6 | October 20 | 46.81 | 289.08 |
| 7 | October 21 | 28.15 | 317.23 |
| 8 | October 22 | 17.16 | 334.39 |
| 9 | October 23 | 14.50 | 348.89 |
| 10 | October 24 | 24.15 | 373.04 |
| 11 | October 25 | 25.71 | 398.75 |
| 12 | October 26 | 9.45 | 408.20 |
| 13 | October 27 | 8.31 | 416.51 |
| 14 | October 28 | 7.20 | 423.71 |
| 15 | October 29 | 6.25 | 429.96 |
| 16 | October 30 | 5.50 | 435.46 |
| 17 | October 31 | 9.70 | 445.16 |
| 18 | November 1 | 11.21 | 456.37 |
| 19 | November 2 | 3.40 | 459.77 |
| 20 | November 3 | 3.35 | 463.12 |
| 21 | November 4 | 3.00 | 466.12 |
| 22 | November 5 | 1.60 | 467.72 |
| 23 | November 6 | 0.60 | 468.32 |
| 24 | November 7 | 1.00 | 469.32 |
| 25 | November 8 | 1.16 | 470.48 |
| 26 | November 9 | 1.25 | 471.73 |
| 27 | November 10 | 0.88 | 472.61 |
| 28 | November 11 | 0.52 | 473.13 |
| 29 | November 12 | 0.35 | 473.48 |
| 30 | November 13 | 0.39 | 473.87 |
| Period | India net (₹ crore) | Total so far (₹ crore) |
| Days 1 to 7 | 317.23 | 317.23 |
| Days 8 to 14 | 106.48 | 423.71 |
| Days 15 to 21 | 42.41 | 466.12 |
| Days 22 to 28 | 7.01 | 473.13 |
| Days 29 to 30 | 0.74 | 473.87 |
The film made about 79% of its India net in the first 10 days and has slowed to under ₹1 crore a day. Day-wise figures are India net, all languages, and are early industry estimates from Sacnilk that are revised over time, so totals can differ slightly between sites. For how this compares with other hits, see our list of the highest-grossing Indian movies.
Is Jailer 2 Good? Review Verdict
Reviews are mixed to positive. Sacnilk’s review roundup gives Jailer 2 a score of 63 out of 100 from 8 critics. Most reviewers praise Rajinikanth, Anirudh’s music and the mass moments, and most criticise the second half and the writing.
| Outlet | Verdict |
| Siasat | 4 out of 5, saying a slow start gives way to a stronger second half |
| Bollywood Hungama | 3 out of 5, calling it a paisa vasool mass entertainer |
| Onmanorama | Rajinikanth shines, but the sequel struggles to match the original |
| Deccan Herald | Upgraded Rajini swag, but the same old problems |
| Hollywood Reporter India | A hilariously dark Nelson film that eventually settles for superstar safety |
| The News Minute | More of the same, with less fun |
| Newsbytes | 2 out of 5, finding it a slog for lack of substance |
Our read of the reviews: it is a good fit if you want a Rajinikanth star vehicle with big moments and Anirudh’s score, and a weaker one if you want a tight, surprising story. If you are choosing something else to watch, see our guides to Ramayana: Part 1 and Scene starring Suriya.
Jailer 2 Ending Explained (Spoilers)
⚠ Show the ending
What happens to Muthuvel: after the final showdown with the Kalpak family, Muthuvel surrenders to the police for the killing of his son, Arjun.
The closing message: as he is taken away, he gets a text from Kantha, the character played by Vidya Balan, telling him to reply. Koimoi reads it as a “good morning” message.
The Jailer 3 hint: Sacnilk and Koimoi both read Vijay Sethupathi’s appearance near the end as a hint that Jailer 3 could follow.
Jailer 2 Trailer
The video above is the official trailer from the Sun TV YouTube channel, the channel of Sun Pictures’ parent group.
Jailer 2 FAQ
When did Jailer 2 release?
It opened in theaters worldwide on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Where can I watch Jailer 2 online?
On Amazon Prime Video, where it has been streaming since November 12, 2026.
Is Jailer 2 on Netflix?
No. The streaming platform is Prime Video.
In which languages is Jailer 2 streaming?
Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
How much did Jailer 2 earn?
About ₹830 crore worldwide, with about ₹474 crore net in India, after 30 days.
How long is Jailer 2?
165 minutes, about 2 hours 45 minutes.
What is the Jailer 2 certificate?
U/A 16+ from the CBFC.
Who directed Jailer 2?
Nelson Dilipkumar, who also directed the first Jailer.
Who is in the cast of Jailer 2?
Rajinikanth, Vidya Balan, S. J. Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Ramya Krishnan, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Yogi Babu.
Who composed the music of Jailer 2?
Anirudh Ravichander.
Is Jailer 2 good?
Reviews are mixed to positive. Sacnilk’s roundup gives it 63 out of 100 from 8 critics, with praise for Rajinikanth and criticism of the second half.
What is the ending of Jailer 2?
It is in our spoiler section above, behind a button so you can choose whether to read it.
Sources: box office is from Sacnilk and Tollybo, and day-wise figures are early estimates. Release, OTT and certificate details are from Prime Video announcements as reported by The Week, Outlook India and Gulf News, and from Outlook India and Sacnilk on the certificate. Reviews are from the outlets named above. Cast is from Wikipedia and Tollybo. This page is not affiliated with Sun Pictures or Amazon.
Image credits, all via Wikimedia Commons and cropped: Rajinikanth, Dani Charles, Silverscreen Media Inc. (CC BY-SA 3.0); Vidya Balan, Bollywood Hungama (CC BY 3.0); S. J. Suryah, Silverscreen Media Inc. (CC BY-SA 3.0); Mithun Chakraborty, Doniyor Sharipov and others (CC BY-SA 3.0); Ramya Krishnan, Bollywood Hungama (CC BY 3.0); Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ujwalrajeev (CC BY-SA 4.0). No stills from the film are used.
