Jailer 2 mania takes over theatres: Kamal Haasan, Dhanush and Sivakarthikeyan praise Rajinikanth; bookings hit new high
Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has opened to an enthusiastic response from fans, with celebrities praising the film, theatres witnessing grand celebrations and online ticket sales reaching a new milestone. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer hit screens worldwide on October 15, 2026, bringing back Rajinikanth as the formidable Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.
The film’s release has turned into a major celebration for Rajinikanth fans, who gathered outside cinemas to dance, cheer, perform traditional rituals and celebrate their favourite star’s return. Several celebrities have also watched the film and shared their reactions, adding to the excitement surrounding its theatrical debut.
Actor Dhanush was among the prominent film personalities who watched the first-day-first-show screening. After watching the film at Chennai’s Rohini Theatre, he praised the sequel on social media, calling it a must-watch and a blockbuster feast for every Rajinikanth fan.
Dhanush attended the screening with his sons, Yatra and Linga, and their mother, Aishwarya Rajinikanth. His enthusiastic response quickly became part of the online conversation around the film’s opening.
Actor Sivakarthikeyan also expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth, describing the film as a “double blast” and celebrating the superstar’s enduring appeal. He praised director Nelson Dilipkumar and music composer Anirudh Ravichander for their contribution to the project.
Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj was equally enthusiastic, highlighting Rajinikanth’s screen presence, Nelson’s execution and Anirudh’s energetic background score. Other celebrities, including actor Soori, also joined in celebrating the film.
Actor Kamal Haasan joined the list of prominent personalities congratulating Rajinikanth and the Jailer 2 team. In a social media message, Kamal referred to Rajinikanth as his esteemed friend and congratulated the superstar, director Nelson Dilipkumar, composer Anirudh Ravichander and production house Sun Pictures on the film’s reported worldwide success. His message added another high-profile endorsement to the growing wave of industry reactions following the release.
The film’s release sparked exuberant celebrations in Chennai and other locations, with fans gathering for early-morning shows, dancing to music, cheering for Rajinikanth and performing traditional fan rituals outside theatres.
Videos of the celebrations spread across social media, reflecting the excitement surrounding the return of Muthuvel Pandian. Soundarya Rajinikanth was also seen joining fans at a Chennai theatre, while the presence of several film personalities at screenings added to the festive atmosphere.
The excitement has translated into strong ticket sales. The momentum continued after the film reached theatres. Sacnilk reported that Jailer 2 recorded the highest single-hour ticket sales for a Tamil film on BookMyShow, surpassing the previous peak-hour record held by Vijay’s Leo.
While the opening-day numbers point to substantial audience interest, the film’s overall box-office performance will become clearer as collections accumulate over the coming days.
With Kamal Haasan’s congratulatory message, Dhanush’s enthusiastic review, Sivakarthikeyan’s praise and celebrations among fans, Jailer 2 has made a strong impression during its opening phase.
The sequel reunites Rajinikanth with Nelson Dilipkumar and Anirudh Ravichander, whose combination helped shape the first film’s identity. Its ensemble cast and large-scale action sequences have also drawn attention.