'Jailer 2' Twitter review: Fans call Rajinikanth's film 'Blockbuster'

Rajinikanth is back as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, and excitement surrounding 'Jailer 2' has taken over social media. The Nelson Dilipkumar directorial hit theatres today, October 15, with fans celebrating the superstar’s return with special shows, celebrations and enthusiastic posts online.

The film attracted attention from the moment its title card appeared on screen, with early viewers sharing reactions to the opening sequences, comedy and mass moments.

Fans have immense anticipation to know whether the film can replicate the success of its 2023 predecessor.

Rajinikanth's title card, interval block, and comedy impress netizens

Initial reactions on X, formerly Twitter, indicate that the film's first few scenes impressed many people. An enthusiast tweeted, “Absolutely stunning.

Double Madness”, while appreciating the ‘Jailer 2’ title card.

Another person talked about the film's commercial aspects by tweeting, “Superstar Title Card, Nelson’s Witty Comedies throughout, Mass Bridge Seq & Tea Stall Scene, Interval Block… Highly engaging.” The fan also mentioned, “Nelsoooo Veramaari… Hukum,” indicating excitement regarding Nelson's treatment.

Rajinikanth’s screen presence and Anirudh’s BGM stand out

Another viewer noted that the sequel begins where the first film ended, giving Rajinikanth a simple yet effective introduction. Praising the film’s background score and humour, the fan wrote, “Anirudh's BG Score elevates a handful of sequences, proving to be one of the biggest positives.” The viewer also highlighted the comedy involving Namo Narayana and Yogi Babu, adding that it “clicks in most places.” However, the fan felt that the screenplay takes time to build momentum before delivering a strong interval block.

Another netizen described the first half as a “Solid Commercial 1st Half,” adding that Nelson’s trademark comedy and Rajinikanth’s elevation scenes help keep the film entertaining despite its familiar setup. Other fans simply called the film a 'blockbuster' and Nelson's career best.

About ‘Jailer 2’

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, 'Jailer 2' features Rajinikanth alongside Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and several prominent actors, with Mohanlal and Shivarajkumar adding to the film’s star power.

Anirudh Ravichander

composed the music for the sequel. Following the worldwide success of the first 'Jailer,' which collected more than Rs 600 crore, the new film faces considerable box office expectations.While early social media reactions have praised its comedy, background score, and mass sequences, the overall verdict will depend on how audiences respond to the complete film. For now, the positive initial buzz has given Rajinikanth’s latest theatrical outing an energetic start.