'Jailer 2' gets devotional touch as Rajinikanth fans offer special prayers

Rajinikanth is set for his on-screen comeback with 'Jailer 2', which is receiving quite some hype before its theatrical release date. This movie, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar is the sequel to 'Jailer' (2023) and will be released on October 15.

With advance ticket sales drawing attention across India and overseas markets, expectations are rising around the film’s opening-day performance.

The makers are bringing back the world of Muthuvel Pandian, with a star-studded cast doubling the excitement.

Rajinikanth fans pray for 'Jailer 2' success at a temple

Adding a devotional touch to the growing excitement, a group of Rajinikanth fans gathered outside a temple to pray for 'Jailer 2' to succeed. The fans arranged colourful flower petals in front of the film’s posters and lit oil lamps as part of their prayers.

They also carried ritual offerings and joined their hands as a priest performed traditional ceremonies. The gathering reflected the affection Rajinikanth commands among his followers, who hope his latest film will win over audiences and perform strongly at the box office.

Tamil Nadu leads 'Jailer 2' advance sales

According to Sacnilk, 'Jailer 2' has collected Rs 16.56 crore through advance ticket sales in India over three days. For its first-day shows alone, the film has reportedly earned Rs 10.79 crore, with around 5.69 lakh tickets sold across 4,843 shows in 771 cinemas across 242 cities.

Tamil Nadu leads the state-wise advance booking figures with Rs 6.34 crore, followed by Kerala at Rs 2.3 crore and Karnataka at Rs 1.22 crore.

Telangana has contributed around Rs 47.35 lakh, while Chennai alone has recorded Rs 3.15 crore in first-day pre-sales, according to the figures provided.

Rajinikanth reunites with Nelson for 'Jailer 2'

Apart from Rajinikanth, the film features S. J. Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Meghana Raj and

Vidya Balan

in important roles. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar are also part of the film in special appearances. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music, while Vijay Kartik Kannan handled cinematography and R. Nirmal is the editor.