Director Nelson Dilipkumar shared a picture with Rajinikanth and Anirudh Ravichander as Jailer 2 received praise on social media. Kamal Haasan, Dhanush and Karthik Subbaraj congratulated the team and lauded the film and Rajinikanth’s screen presence
Published Date – 18 October 2026, 07:45 PM
mumbai: Basking in the success of Jailer 2, director Nelson Dilipkumar shared a picture with superstar Rajinikanth and music composer Anirudh Ravichander on Sunday.
Nelson expressed his gratitude to the audience for the overwhelming response to the action entertainer in a new post on X. The filmmaker shared a picture featuring himself, Rajinikanth and Anirudh.
Expressing his excitement over the film’s success, Nelson wrote on the microblogging site, “Theatres are going bonkers! Thalaivar magic hits different. Thank you, dear audience, for the phenomenal love and reception for #Jailer2. Nothing beats seeing the audience celebrate it like this! Thank you all for the love and support (sic).”
Backed by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 also features Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa, Rithvik, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Jackie Shroff reprising their roles from the original film. SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vidya Balan have joined the cast this time.
Several members of the film fraternity also took to social media to congratulate Rajinikanth and Nelson on the film’s success.
Kamal Haasan wrote on X, “News has come in that Jailer 2, starring my dear friend Rajinikanth, which released today has emerged a superhit worldwide. Heartfelt congratulations to my friend Rajinikanth, director @Nelsondilpkumar, music composer @anirudhofficial, and the @sunpictures team.”
Dhanush, who watched the film’s first-day, first show, also congratulated the team, writing, “JAILER 2 is a MUST MUST MUST watch. BLOCKBUSTER (followed by a number of fire symbols). A FEAST for every Thalaivar fan.”
Director Karthik Subbaraj also praised the film, writing, “Thalaivar sets the screen on Wild Wild Fire. Can’t take my eyes off him…. Love you Thalaivaaaa. Goosebumps Overloaded Mass Blast…. #Jailer2.@Nelsondilpkumar writing and execution(Excellent symbol).@anirudhofficial breathes high octane energy in every frame. Whattey wonderful moment to see @mithunda_off sir, @Mohanlal sir @NimmaShivanna sir @bindasbhidu sir @vidya_balan madam @iHrithik sir @iam_SJSuryah sir all in one film. Entertainment max. Thank you @sunpictures and whole cast n crew for giving us Blockbuster feast in Theatres.”
