India, Oct. 15 -- Hindustan Times reported that early social media reviews for the Nelson Dilipkumar-directed film “Jailer 2,” starring Rajinikanth, were largely positive on Oct. 15, 2026, though viewers were divided over the film’s second half.
Release and early reactions
The report said “Jailer 2” released in theatres on Thursday (Oct. 15) to packed theatres nationwide, and viewers posted first reactions on Twitter (now called X) after early shows.
According to the report, many viewers praised Rajinikanth’s screen presence and Nelson Dilipkumar’s direction, while some criticised the writing in the second half.
Praise for mass appeal and production values
The report quoted viewers describing the film as “peak mass entertainment,” high...