Rajinikanth starrer Jailer was a massive hit at the box office, earning around Rs 605-650 crore worldwide. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer became one of the biggest Kollywood films ever. After the massive success of the first part, the makers are now all set to take things to the next level with Jailer 2. Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Vidya Balan has officially joined the cast of Jailer 2, adding more to the sequel.
A source close to the development confirmed, “Vidya Balan has recently signed on for Jailer 2 and she was thoroughly impressed with the script. Her character is crucial to the story as she plays a strong, layered role, which brings a major turning point in the film. Her presence will add to the intensity, making her one of the important characters of Jailer 2.”
A Little Birdy also confirms that the makers are planning a grand theatrical release on August 14, 2026, with an aim to cash in on the holiday weekend. However, this is still a matter of discussion. Interestingly, the first part of Jailer was also released in August and set records at the box office. With a powerful cast and high expectations, Jailer 2 is shaping up to be bigger and more explosive.
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 will see Rajinikanth reprising his iconic role of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. The cameo presence of Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mithun Chakraborty will add pan-India appeal to the project.
Shooting of Jailer 2 began on 10 March 2025 in Chennai and progressed through schedules in Palakkad and Goa, with major action sequences being filmed and more sequences planned by December 2025. Muthuvel Pandian’s journey continues in the sequel, which will reportedly see him facing massive threats and delivering on the promise of intense action and bloodshed.
