{
  "id": 14646537,
  "title": "Jailer 2 first reviews: Rajinikanth brings the whistles as Tiger Pandian, Hrithik Roshan makes a splash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/jailer-2-first-reviews-rajinikanth-brings-the-whistles-as-tiger",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:52:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/jailer-2-first-reviews-rajinikanth-brings-the-whistles-as-tiger-pandian-hrithik-roshan-makes-a-splash-1.500711399"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first-day-first-show screening of Jailer 2 has sparked a range of reactions, with critics split between those who consider it a whistle-worthy blockbuster and others who find the sequel to fall short of the original's impact. While some praise the film's strong opening with comedic moments and a compelling first half, others find the second half lagging with an uninspiring screenplay that diminishes the overall appeal.\n\nRajinikanth's presence, as expected, reignites excitement among fans, with his grand entrance accompanied by Anirudh's background score often cited as a high point. However, the film's Hrithik Roshan cameo remains a contentious point, dividing opinions significantly. While some describe it as a peak of aura farming, others question its impact, noting that Hrithik's style seems borrowed from another actor rather than a genuine performance. This debate is particularly relevant given Hrithik's own storied journey in cinema, from a young debut in a cameo of Rajinikanth's own creation to stepping into the larger-than-life role himself.",
  "summary": "Three years after Jailer turned a retired prison officer into a mass-cinema icon, Tiger Muthuvel Pandian returned to screens today. The first-day-first-show crowd has spoken, and they’re split right down the middle. It’s a whistle-worthy blockbuster to some and a sequel that runs out of steam to others. Then there’s the Hrithik Roshan cameo, which turned out to be the most debated two minutes of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rajinikanth's return sparks excitement with grand entrance and Anirudh's score",
    "Hrithik Roshan's cameo divides opinions as \"aura farming\" or borrowed style"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}