, July 3 -- The makers of 'Jailer 2' have announced that the much-awaited sequel starring Rajinikanth will hit theatres on 'October 15, 2026', during the Dussehra festival.

The release date was revealed on Thursday through a special action-packed promotional video. Directed by Nelson, the teaser builds excitement without revealing key details about the story.

The promo mostly shows Rajinikanth in silhouette before ending with the superstar making a powerful walk down a road. Anirudh Ravichander's background score adds to the dramatic atmosphere, but the teaser does not reveal Rajinikanth's full look or provide hints about the plot.

The original 'Jailer', released on August 10, 2023, marked Nelson's first collaboration with Rajinikanth....