Jailer 2: 3 Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners headline this week’s big release

Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Mithun Chakraborty all share a remarkable achievement - they have each been honored with India’s highest film award, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This prestigious recognition adds a special allure to Jailer 2, an action sequel directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, which is generating significant buzz. Worldwide bookings for the film have already surpassed Rs200 million within the first 24 hours following the trailer’s release on October 6, 2026. The movie is set to hit theaters on October 15, 2026.

Rajinikanth, the acclaimed Tamil superstar, received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2019. Mohanlal, a celebrated Malayalam actor, was honored in 2023, while Mithun Chakraborty, the veteran Hindi film star, received the award in 2022. Their accolades reflect their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema across various language industries.

In Jailer 2, Rajinikanth returns to the pivotal role of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, a retired jailer who captivated audiences with his understated yet powerful presence combined with action and humor. The sequel reunites him with Nelson Dilipkumar, who serves as both writer and director, along with composer Anirudh Ravichander. Produced by Sun Pictures, the film promises to further explore the criminal underworld established in the first installment.

Mohanlal's participation brings another icon to the cast, though details about his character have not yet been revealed. Mithun Chakraborty, known for his extensive career spanning commercial and character-driven films, also joins the ensemble. Both actors have been recipients of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for their significant impact on Indian cinema.

The cast further includes Shiva Rajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ramya Krishnan, and Yogi Babu, along with the energetic Nora Fatehi, whose dance performance is expected to be a major highlight.