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Jailer 2 is now in cinemas. It opened worldwide on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with Rajinikanth back as "Tiger" Muthuvel Pandian and Nelson Dilipkumar directing again. Before release the cameo list was mostly guesswork. Now that first-day audiences and critics have seen the film, it is clear who turns up. Reviews and reports confirm Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Hrithik Roshan, Vijay Sethupathi and Jackie Shroff. Other names were only ever rumours. The top half of this page has no spoilers; scene details sit in a clearly marked section further down.
Jailer 2 quick facts
- Release: 15 October 2026, in cinemas worldwide (standard and IMAX screens)
- Director and writer: Nelson Dilipkumar
- Producer: Kalanithi Maran, Sun Pictures
- Music: Anirudh Ravichander
- Runtime: about 165 minutes
- Language: Tamil, with Telugu, Hindi and Kannada versions
NDTV and The Indian Express reported that the big North Indian multiplex chains skipped the Hindi version over a dispute about its streaming window, so it played mostly in single screens.
What viewers and critics are saying
Early reviews are mixed to positive. Most agree that Rajinikanth carries the film and that the comedy works best in the first half. Bollywood Hungama gave it 3/5 and called it a "paisa vasool mass entertainer". WION praised Rajinikanth's screen presence and Anirudh's score. The Week called it a far funnier sequel but felt the returning stars are once again just brought in "to offer support to Muthuvel from the background".
The cameos split opinion most. Fans cheered Hrithik Roshan's entry, while 123telugu wrote that the cameos "deliver little excitement" this time, and WION said most of them "do not contribute enough to the story", with Hrithik as the exception.
Jailer 2 cameos: who is actually in the film
"Seen in the film" means at least two post-release reviews or reports describe the actor on screen. Everything else is listed as not seen or unconfirmed.
| Name | Role | Status | What reports say |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohanlal | Mathew (returning) | Seen in the film | Present but brief. Fans and his costume designer have complained that his part was cut down |
| Shiva Rajkumar | Narasimha (returning) | Seen in the film | Returns as the Kannada don; gets more to do than Mohanlal, per 123telugu |
| Hrithik Roshan | Roddy (new) | Seen in the film | The most talked-about cameo; a stylish entry and action scenes |
| Vijay Sethupathi | Police officer and informer (new) | Seen in the film | Appears near the very end, setting up a possible third film |
| Jackie Shroff | Kamdev (returning) | Seen in the film | Listed among the special appearances; reviewers say he has very little to do |
| Vinayakan | Varman | Unconfirmed on screen | Varman is already dead when the story begins, per WION and 123telugu; reviews do not say whether Vinayakan himself appears |
| Santhanam | – | Unconfirmed | Telugu360 reported that his portion was removed from the final cut; we found no second source |
| Dhanush | – | Not seen | An early rumour; no review mentions him |
| Nandamuri Balakrishna | – | Not seen | Linked in early buzz; no review mentions him |
| Mammootty | – | Not seen | There was never a credible report for the sequel |
| Shah Rukh Khan | – | Not in the film | Reportedly approached but declined because of his own film, King |
Song guests: Nora Fatehi ("Bindaas"), Poorna and Rajesh Madhavan ("Ala Bolelo").
Why Mohanlal fans are upset
Mohanlal's Mathew was one of the big crowd-pleasers of the 2023 film, so expectations were high. On release day his costume designer, Jishad Shamsudeen, said on Instagram that "three of Mohanlal Sir's distinct looks were cut entirely", and that even a moment shown in the trailer had been trimmed. He added that if there is a sequel, he will not be part of it. The Week and Onmanorama both carried his statement, along with fans asking why the actor's portions were reduced. We found no response from the makers.
Cameo scenes in detail (spoilers)
Spoiler warning: this section describes cameo scenes and the ending of Jailer 2. Skip to the box office section if you have not seen the film.
- Hrithik Roshan as Roddy: Bollywood Hungama and India TV both describe Roddy as a suave character who shows up at a crucial moment to help Muthuvel, because Tiger helped him 20 years earlier. Bollywood Hungama noted that he tucks his sunglasses behind his shirt collar, a nod to Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey. India TV reported that his entry scene, rescuing Rajinikanth from a jail, went viral, and put his screen time at about 15–20 minutes (India TV only). 123telugu was less impressed, saying his introduction "doesn't leave much of an impact".
- Vijay Sethupathi: Bollywood Hungama, India TV and The Sunday Guardian all place him in the final scene. India TV describes him as an informer and police officer linked to Vidya Balan's Kantha, and the scene leaves the door open for Jailer 3. Telugu360 reported that his part was trimmed to under two minutes. No other outlet confirms that figure.
- Mohanlal: 123telugu wrote that he "appears only twice". Fans quoted by Onmanorama say his introduction scene was missing.
- Shiva Rajkumar: 123telugu said he gets "around ten minutes of screen time". We found no second source for the length.
- Jackie Shroff: reviewers mention him only briefly, and 123telugu says he "has very little to do".
Bollywood Hungama wrote that the film "clearly ends with the promise" of a third part; nothing is officially announced yet.
Jailer 2 opening day box office
According to Sacnilk, Jailer 2 earned about ₹59.70 crore net in India on day 1 (about ₹70.25 crore gross). The Tamil version made ₹43.35 crore of that and the Telugu version ₹12.50 crore. Daily Jagran and Filmibeat carry the same India figure. Worldwide estimates differ a little: Sacnilk puts day 1 at about ₹127 crore gross, while Variety India reported about ₹125 crore. Live figures on 15 October were much lower and kept rising, so treat these as tracker estimates, not official numbers. For the day-by-day race, see our Jailer 2 vs Drishyam 3 box office report.
Watch Tamil channels live on NoWireTV
NoWireTV does not stream Jailer 2, which is playing only in cinemas. You can still watch Tamil channels live on the website, the Android app and Android TV / Fire TV, including Sun TV HD and the Tamil movie channel KTV HD. For Tamil films already on the site, try Suriya's Karuppu or Vijay's Jana Nayagan. To see Hrithik in a full-length role, watch War 2.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mohanlal in Jailer 2?
Yes. He returns as Mathew, but his part is short. His costume designer has said three of his looks were cut from the final film.
Is Hrithik Roshan in Jailer 2?
Yes. He plays Roddy, a new character who comes to Muthuvel's aid. His entry is one of the most talked-about scenes in the film.
Is Vijay Sethupathi in Jailer 2?
Yes. He appears briefly near the end of the film, in a scene that sets up a possible third part.
Does Jailer 2 have a post-credit scene?
Reports differ. Most describe the Vijay Sethupathi moment as the film's final scene, not a separate post-credit scene, but a few call it post-credit. Either way, stay until the very end.
Is Jailer 2 a hit at the box office?
It had a big start. Sacnilk estimates about ₹59.70 crore net in India on day 1, and worldwide estimates are around ₹125–127 crore gross.
Is there going to be a Jailer 3?
The ending teases one, but the makers have not officially announced it yet.
