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Rajinikanth watched Jailer 2 with fans in Chennai for the first time in 40 years. The superstar was joined by composer Anirudh Ravichander at the theatre.
Jailer 2 hit theatres on October 15.
Superstar Rajinikanth has done something he hasn’t done in the last 40 years. Leaving his fans rejoicing, Rajinikanth watched Jailer 2 alongside them at a newly renovated theatre at Phoenix Mall in Chennai on Friday. For the first time in the last 40 years, Rajinikanth watched a film with his fans in a theatre, and he had a blast.
On Saturday, Sun Pictures took to X and posted pictures of this happy moment, writing, “For the first time in 40 years, Superstar Rajinikanth joins fans to witness Jailer 2 on the big screen!” Later, the film’s team shared that the actor enjoyed watching the film with his fans, and some of them even got a chance to click a photo with the superstar.
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— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) October 24, 2026
Speaking to Screen, the team shared, “The actor enjoyed watching the film in a packed theatre. The fans were very understanding, and some of them even got a chance to click a photo or two with the superstar.” The team also confirmed that the actor was escorted out safely before the fans left the theatre.
Anirudh Ravichander, who scored the film’s music, also joined Rajinikanth to watch the film.
About Jailer 2
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 continues the story of Muthu, played by Rajinikanth. The story begins after the events of the first film. Muthu had killed Varman (Vinayakan), but before his death, he was warned that a group of idol smugglers would come after him. Dileep (Suraj Venjaramoodu) wants to find out who is trying to disturb his smuggling business. Meanwhile, Muthu’s family still doesn’t know that he killed his own son, Arjun (Vasanth Ravi), to protect them. Muthu is now trying to live a normal life and works as a supermarket supervisor. But his past soon catches up with him, and new problems begin.
About Jailer 2 Box Office
According to Sacnilk, Jailer 2 collected Rs 17.15 crore net in India on Thursday, its eighth day in theatres. With this, the film’s total domestic net collection has reached Rs 334.35 crore. The film’s earnings dropped by 39% on Thursday compared to Wednesday, when it collected Rs 28.15 crore.
Rajinikanth’s film was released on October 15 and had a strong opening. It earned Rs 59.70 crore net in India on its first day across 15,887 shows. The film also had strong advance bookings before its release. Tickets went on sale in India on October 10, while bookings had started in some overseas markets a day earlier.
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