India, Oct. 14 -- Rajinikanth is returning as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, the sequel to Nelson Dilipkumar's 2023 action drama. Before watching the new film, it is worth revisiting how the original transformed a retired family man into a feared force in the criminal underworld - and ended with a revelation that changed his life forever.

Jailer follows Muthuvel, a retired jailer whose peaceful life is disrupted when his son, ACP Arjun Pandian, disappears while investigating a criminal operation involving stolen temple idols. His search for answers brings him face-to-face with gangster Varman, but the biggest shock comes when Muthuvel discovers the truth about his own son.

Here is everything to remember from Jailer before watching ...