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OTT Streaming Rights Of Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Sold For ₹160 Crore; Biggest Amount For A Tamil Film: Report

Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 is undoubtedly one of the most-awaited Tamil films of the year. The Nelson Dilipkumar directorial is a sequel to the 2023 release Jailer, which was a blockbuster at the box office. Rajini fans are eagerly waiting to watch the film in theatres, and according to a report, the movie has cracked a fantastic OTT deal. According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the makers…

OTT Streaming Rights Of Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Sold For ₹160 Crore; Biggest Amount For A Tamil Film: Report

The highly anticipated Tamil film Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth, has reportedly sold its OTT streaming rights for an astounding ₹160 crore, marking the biggest non-theatrical deal of the year and the highest ever for a Tamil film, surpassing Leo. The Nelson Dilipkumar-directed sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer has generated immense excitement among Rajini fans.

Bollywood Hungama reported that the deal is set to be a benchmark for future Tamil films, surpassing the previous record. Rajinikanth's superstardom shines through once again with this anticipated sequel. The exact streaming platform has not been disclosed yet, but if true, it would be a significant achievement for the makers of Jailer 2.

Vinayakan, an actor associated with the film, has been booked for allegedly posting a minor girl's photo and her father's number on Facebook without consent. Jailer had collected ₹348.55 crore net in India and ₹604.50 crore worldwide, with a production budget of around ₹200–240 crore. The sequel, expected to be even more spectacular, will be released on October 15, 2026, for the Dussehra festival weekend, with a budget estimated between ₹250–350 crore.

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