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A full house screamed throughout last night’s Times Square premiere of “Jailer,” a grisly and comedic action Indian thriller starring Rajinikanth, the marquee-topping, Tamil-speaking septuagenarian and self-advertised “Super Star.” Or at least, everybody alive in that auditorium seemed to be cheering for Rajinikanth.

Rajinikanth (“Robot,” “Kaala”) is now 72 years old. His “Jailer” character, a retired cop and prison warden named Muthu “ Tiger ” Pandian, has a sassy young grandson and a knack for murdering villains. Beheadings and fatal stabbings are a Muthu specialty. He also has a vast network of shady old friends, played by a deep bench of Indian character actors and fellow leading men, who help Muthu kill the bad men who threaten his family.

In “Jailer,” the bad men are led by Varman (Vinayakan), a manic crime boss who kidnaps Muthu’s adult son Arjun ( Vasanth Ravi ), also a cop, and threatens to behead Arjun’s grandson Rithvik (Rithvik Jothi Raj), an aspiring YouTube star, while Rithvik and Muthu get ice cream. Varman’s men taunt Muthu by doing a grotesque dance of joy in the street. He retaliates by hacking at some of them with a gigantic blade: “After a point I don’t talk, I slash.” If you come to “Jailer” for anything but Rajinikinath, you will probably leave disappointed.

“Jailer” simultaneously is and isn’t a typical Rajinikanth vehicle. It’s more self-conscious and more committed than some of his other recent vehicles, as far as reconciling the tonal whiplash banked into the Indian cinema’s kitchen sink, mass-audience-minded masala style. The makers of “Jailer” toggle between emotional registers with confidence and alarming frequency, like whenever Muthu helps Rithvik film a gardening program for his YouTube channel, and then resumes his bloody feud with Varman. In a musical montage that only makes sense after a long-delayed plot twist, Muthu and Rithvik bask in each other’s company while an acoustic guitar plays and a singer paints a sunny picture of a man who, in Rithvik, also sees “my leader ... my son.” Meanwhile, Arjun tortures one of Varman’s men, and also orders a fellow cop to not give water to his blood-soaked victim. The acoustic guitarist never takes a break.

The persistent extremity of Varman’s character-defining violence also gives old man Rajinikanth a mandate to be merciless. It’s sometimes even touching to see him match Varman since, as our antihero’s theme song boasts, “He will make your next generation dance to his tunes.” Rajinikanth is perhaps unusual when compared to, say, a Sylvester Stallone or a Steven Seagal , in that he still attracts the sort of young idolatrous filmmakers who all seem obsessed with making the now biologically mature star look eternally iconic. A friend who saw “Jailer” in Los Angeles last night joked about how many times Rajinikanth enters a new room with dramatic flair. In Times Square, each new slow-motion turn to the camera was met with screams. So were Rajinikanth’s lusty action scenes, especially when he finally notices Varman’s barrels of sulphuric acid.

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if director Nelson Dilipkumar knows what he’s doing, either with his star or this movie’s volatile mix of tones and styles. “Beast,” Dilipkumar’s loopy third-generation “ Die Hard ” clone, gives some helpful context since “Beast” pits the relatively young four-quadrant star Vijay against a shopping mall full of terrorists, one of whom he also beheads. In “Jailer,” Muthu is an older man with a legacy to consider. On-screen, Rajinikanth occasionally bumps his head against his emotional range’s low ceiling, like when Muthu cries about Arjun’s fate. In this scene, Rajinikanth leans as hard into his angles as he does whenever Muthu loses it and cackles like a lunatic with a secret.

Before an “INTERMISSION” intertitle flashed across the screen—they never pause for intermission at the AMC Empire 25—Muthu tells us that now that he’s got nothing to lose, he can stop juggling three different faces and just wear one. He says this to his family members after he warns them to stay perfectly still, so that he and his action-pose-ready friends can pick off some more bad men. After the “INTERMISSION” title, there’s an extensive new subplot involving an extra-marital affair, a bad toupee, the comedian Sunil, and the starlet Tamannaah Bhatia . Everybody acts as a version of themselves in “Jailer,” but only Rajinikanth’s performance pulls everything together by sheer willpower.

Rajinikanth is 72 years old, so it’s weirdly moving to see that, every two or three years, he can still crank out a freewheeling star vehicle as vigorous and exhausting as “Jailer.” Just outside Theater 25, I overheard a 40-something-year-old man ask an older companion what he thought about “Jailer.” I couldn’t make out the older fellow’s response, but his chuckle and little shake of the head suggested that he was still enjoying Rajinikanth’s eternal summer.

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Simon Abrams is a native New Yorker and freelance film critic whose work has been featured in  The New York Times ,  Vanity Fair ,  The Village Voice,  and elsewhere.

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Jailer (2023)

170 minutes

Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian

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Jackie Shroff

Sunil Varma

Ramya Krishnan

Tamannaah Bhatia

Vasanth Ravi

Nagendra Babu

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Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' film review: A glorious first half tapers off into oblivion

Even if director Nelson hadn’t flaunted the  Breaking Bad  tee in that teaser video of  Jailer ’s single, we all know by now, on evidence of his films, that the series has had a serious impact on him. Cocaine smuggling in  Kolamavu Kokila , twin assassins in  Doctor , Walter White masks in  Beast … and now,  Jailer   gives us more evidence of its influence on him.

In this film, people get dissolved in acid, a ceiling comes crashing down, a policeman pretends to be drunk and lures away two enemies before finishing them off… and perhaps most importantly, a cop father deals with the loss of his cop son.

We also know by now that Nelson’s film universe milks tragedy for comedy—and that, and his visual signatures, make him such a unique filmmaker. In  Jailer , heads get lopped off, family members disappear, women are perpetually unsafe… and like its men, the universe of  Jailer  feels cold. Nelson isn’t interested in your tears (not unless they are of laughter)—and so, he shows little interest in capturing the emotional consequences of events like the disappearance of Muthuvel’s son (Vasanth Ravi). In fact, soon after this event, you see Muthuvel and their grandson enjoying an ice cream—which is a strange scene to come up with so early after a profound loss. But I wasn’t in the mood to resist these developments. This is Nelson’s world, after all, and he has proven ways of delivering unique entertainment. He thrives in unexpected, cool violence; he specializes in deadpan humor. And often, he combines both to powerful effect. When Muthuvel drags a sack to Yogi Babu’s car, we know it’s the aftermath of a murder. But that doesn’t stop the scene from being funny. Quite the opposite, in fact.

These are such great moments in a wildly entertaining first half. Every time Rajinikanth agrees to work with a filmmaker, a question that pops up immediately is, ‘Will the filmmaker, in making the Rajini brand work, compromise on his previous strengths?’  Jailer ’s first half suggests no dilution in the Nelson brand of filmmaking. In his fascinating world, when Muthuvel smiles, it’s an expression of pain. When characters squeal in pain, it’s often for laughs (like when a character is hung from a fan). You know it’s the Nelson world when a husband calmly looks at his wife, who’s shocked about a dead body falling on her, and simply advises, “Just push it.” Rajinikanth, at one point, refers to himself as a dinosaur—and somehow, Nelson ensures that this lands as a mass moment. It’s the first half in which Yogi Babu’s quips seem like the perfect foil for Rajini’s serious demeanor. The film, in these portions, establishes enough motivation for ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian to go berserk; it establishes a menacing, nutty villain and actor Vinayakan’s performance (those unforgettable eyes!) is wonderfully physical. And above all, perhaps the most important—and likable—decision Nelson seems to have taken in this film concerns Rajinikanth’s fight sequences. This film almost wholly does away with hand-to-hand combat. Even when it uses it, Nelson ensures it delivers maximum impact (like in that memorable interval scene). Finally, we are realizing that Rajinikanth has enough charisma to ensure that he doesn’t need to do all the killing. It’s enough if, like in that pre-interval scene, he sits down and asserts control, while someone else takes care of the shooting.

So, yes, I do think the world of everything that happens in this film before it breaks for an interval, but then, as the click-bait text goes on social media, ‘what happened next shocked me’. The film, for no rhyme or reason, goes into freefall, in directions that don’t feel organic at all. There’s a flashback in which we see a ‘younger’ Rajinikanth—and the Rajini admirer in me felt compelled to enjoy it (make the most of everything you get from him, right?). Let it not matter that the walk of the younger Muthuvel isn’t as dynamic as it needed to be, or that the look itself is not-so-convincing. This scene also shows the policeman, Muthuvel, happily lopping off a prisoner’s ear as punishment, and declaring that he won’t follow ‘rules’ when dealing with those who don’t follow them. Such blatant romanticization of police violence has always made me uncomfortable—and this time too, it was no different. This film, interestingly, also talks of how cops are generally corrupt—and it’s perhaps for this reason that Muthuvel seems to have closer alliances with reformed gangsters than he does with those in his department. So, no, it’s definitely not a film that’s out to whitewash the police department—but still, the preeminent star of our times, wearing a police uniform, unleashing brutality to Anirudh’s thumping music, doesn’t exactly scream responsibility.

Soon, the film, bizarrely, turns into a sort of heist; suddenly, it’s all a far cry from the pre-interval joys. You get something about a film shoot; there’s something about a bad actor vying to win Tamannaah over a rival, his own assistant; wigs are worn and removed; Redin Kingsley, who was so funny in  Doctor , stares aimlessly and mumbles something about ‘refraction’… All these flabby portions fill up big chunks in the second half, and Rajinikanth seems strangely absent for a while. To prop things up perhaps, top actors from other languages play cameos, and we get representatives from across regions including Shiva Rajkumar, Mohan Lal, Sunil, and Jackie Shroff, all making brief, forgettable appearances… Even more forgettable are the women in this film. Ramya Krishnan plays Rajinikanth’s wife in the film, and she’s largely relegated to looking meek and frightened. Somewhere around the interval, there’s a striking visual of Ramya Krishnan rising and Padayappa, sorry, Rajinikanth sitting down, but the film doesn’t make any more of it or of her.

A last-ditch attempt to wrest control over the film feels too little, too late—and there’s a downer of an end as well, for a film that seemed so dynamic, so explosive for long periods in the beginning. I went with the film with all its fanciful leaps (like the convenient idea of CCTV footage bailing out Muthuvel, like allies constantly showing up when needed), in the hope that consistent, memorable payoffs would come, but there just aren’t enough.

None of this is Rajinikanth’s fault though. The man seems to belong as organically in Nelson’s universe as Sivakarthikeyan did in  Doctor . He’s smiling while killing. He’s crying while laughing. He’s lopping off heads like a vendor slices vegetables, which perhaps leads Yogi Babu to confuse bloodstains with beetroot coloring. He polishes the shoes of younger actors; he even does a self-deprecatory jig as a backup dancer at one point. This is an actor who clearly doesn’t have a problem submitting, on evidence of this film; if there are problems in  Jailer —and the second half is a sackful of it—it has to be attributed to the writing.

As  Jailer  ended, I was left with many thoughts. I thought about whether that brief flashback was enough to justify the title. I thought about the film seeming so full of promise at the halfway mark and bizarrely losing direction from then on. I thought about another unforgettable Tamil film from 27 years ago that spoke about an incorruptible father dealing with his son, without compromising on ‘commercial entertainment’. Above all, I thought about how many more films Rajinikanth has in him and whether we are making the most of his willingness to submit to filmmakers.

Rating: 3/5

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‘Jailer’ Review: Rajinikanth returns to supreme form in Nelson Dilipkumar's film

Director nelson dilipkumar’s ‘jailer’, starring rajinikanth, vinayakan and vasanth ravi, is a proper paisa-vasool commercial entertainer. with solid performances and good camera work, ‘jailer’ is strictly a theatre watch, says our review..

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• 'Jailer' released in theatres on August 10.
• The film is helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar.
• Jackie Shroff, Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar play cameo roles in the film.

Release Date: 10 Aug, 2023

Rajinikanth is truly back and how! Whenever Thalaivar scores a hit, it almost feels personal. After ‘Annatthe’, which received unfavourable reviews, it has been quite a while since Rajinikanth delivered a solid entertainer. And for Nelson Dilipkumar, who is coming back from Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Beast’, getting ‘Jailer’ right was much-needed. And he did a great job!

‘Jailer’ opens with a group of people involved in idol smuggling, with its main leader as Varma (Vinayakan). Arjun (Vasanth Ravi) is an honest police officer who wants to track the idol smuggling network and bust them. However, Arjun gets kidnapped by Varma, and everyone in the police department fears that he is dead. His father, Muthuvel Pandian (Rajinikanth), an ex-police officer himself, is distraught.

Muthuvel Pandian is a doting father as well and now wants to take revenge. He goes on a killing spree, which leads him to Varma. But that’s not the end. Varma gives Muthuvel a daunting task as well. And Muthuvel agrees to it on one condition. The whys, whats, and hows are explored in nearly three hours.

Director Nelson Dilipkumar is known for his impeccable comedy timing, and he incorporates dark comedy in all his films. ‘Jailer’ is no different. In fact, Rajinikanth gets a subdued introduction as a retired man taking care of the household chores. He helps his grandson with his YouTube channel, buys vegetables for the house, and has absolute fun. It is great to see Thalaivar do mundane stuff as opposed to the stylish antics we’d always see. But Nelson has struck a balance in tapping into both sides of Rajinikanth, which is essentially why ‘Jailer’ works.

It is Rajinikanth who does all the heavy lifting in ‘Jailer’. The story of ‘Jailer’ has shades of Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vikram’. The two films are about a father going to any lengths for their sons, even if it means taking on a criminal gang. While ‘Vikram’ sticks to its genre righteously, ‘Jailer’ is a commercial actioner, with the right doses of action. The initial portions of Jailer have Rajinikanth attempting black comedy. While the comedy works in some parts, it also falls flat in many places. The film takes its sweet time to get into the main conflict. But Rajinikanth makes up for his subdued performance whenever the film lags.

‘Jailer’ is a film that celebrates the film industry at its core. We have Shiva Rajkumar, Jackie Shroff, and Mohanlal with their explosive cameos setting the screen on fire. And seeing these greats share screen space with Rajinikanth offers several whistle-worthy moments. The film also has many callback moments to Rajinikanth's superhit movies like 'Baasha' and 'Enthiran', among others, which add a nice touch of nostalgia.

The interval sequence, which shows Rajinikanth's epic transformation, is a total banger! It is one of those sequences that brings forth the best of everyone. And when Anirudh's 'Hukum' plays, you are sold!

‘Jailer’ also has its own shortcomings. While the story is extremely predictable, there are places where you’d begin to question how Rajinikanth has people all over the country to chip in and help him. The flashback to his early days as a police officer looks unconvincing. Several murders take place, but there are no repercussions. The story begins in Arakonam and travels to Kavali, Bangaluru and several other cities in India. And sometimes, we feel that ‘Jailer’ is incohesive.

‘Jailer’ is Rajinikanth’s return to form. Even at 72, his charisma and style make you scream in theatres. After Rajinikanth, it is Vinayakan, who has stolen the show completely. His piercing gaze and deadly wrongdoings make him a worthy villain for Rajinikanth. Vasanth Ravi, too, has a meaty role in the film.

While the performance of Rajinikanth is an asset to ‘Jailer’, it is also Anirudh Ravichander, who acts as a solid pillar of support for the film. His thumping background score will make you enjoy Rajinikanth’s swag. Whenever the ‘Hukum’ song plays on screen, the theatre erupts in joy.

Cinematographer Vijay Kartik Kannan’s frames are grand and offer visual extravaganza. Editing by R Nirmal complements the film's mood as well. Ramya Krishnan, Sunil, Tamannaah, Yogi Babu and several others appear in short-lived roles.

‘Jailer’ is a film that celebrates Rajinikanth for what he is. There are sparks of Nelson’s intelligence in ‘Jailer’ which makes it quite enjoyable.

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Jailer Movie Review: Rajinikanth’s portrayal of Muthuvel Pandian, a strict yet empathetic jailer, is a masterclass in itself. His commanding presence on screen is balanced beautifully with moments of subtle vulnerability, making Muthuvel a character that audiences will root for throughout the film. The evolution of his character, from a stern disciplinarian to a determined protector, is portrayed with finesse by the actor.

Jailer Movie Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 4/5

Jailer Movie Cast: Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Tamannaah Bhatia , Ramya Krishnan, Sunil, Vinayakan, Yogi Babu, Mohanlal and the ensemble

Jailer Movie Director: Nelson

Jailer Movie Plot: Muthuvel Pandian, a jailer known for his strictness and empathy, discovers that a gang is attempting to free their leader from the prison. In response, he embarks on a mission to thwart their escape plan.

Jailer Movie Review

Jailer is an electrifying Tamil-language black comedy-action film that showcases a gripping narrative skillfully woven by the talented writer and director, Nelson. The film’s premise revolves around the character “Tiger” Muthuvel Pandian, portrayed by the legendary Rajinikanth, who delivers a performance that solidifies his iconic status in the industry.

Rajinikanth’s portrayal of Muthuvel Pandian, a strict yet empathetic jailer, is a masterclass in itself. His commanding presence on screen is balanced beautifully with moments of subtle vulnerability, making Muthuvel a character that audiences will root for throughout the film. The evolution of his character, from a stern disciplinarian to a determined protector, is portrayed with finesse by the actor.

Mohanlal’s cameo appearance as Mathew adds an extra layer of intrigue to the story. Despite his limited screen time, Mohanlal’s charismatic presence leaves a lasting impact, enhancing the film’s overall appeal. The chemistry between Rajinikanth and Mohanlal in their brief interactions is a highlight that fans of both actors will cherish.

The supporting cast, including Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Sunil, Ramya Krishnan, and Tamannaah Bhatia, among others, contributes immensely to the film’s success. Each actor brings their A-game to the table, creating a tapestry of characters that enrich the narrative. Noteworthy performances include Shiva Rajkumar’s intense portrayal of Narasimha and Ramya Krishnan’s poignant depiction of Muthuvel’s wife.

Nelson’s direction shines as he expertly balances the black comedy elements with gripping action sequences. The film’s pacing keeps the audience engaged from start to finish, seamlessly transitioning between moments of humor and high-octane action. The screenplay is crafted with precision, ensuring that every character has a significant role to play in the unfolding drama.

The film’s technical aspects are equally commendable. The cinematography captures the essence of the prison environment, effectively conveying both the grim reality and the occasional moments of lightness. The music and background score enhance the film’s emotional resonance, elevating the viewing experience.

Jailer explores themes of family, duty, and morality against the backdrop of a high-stakes prison break plot. The narrative unfolds in a manner that allows the audience to connect with the characters on a personal level, while also delivering unexpected twists and turns that keep the suspense alive.

In summary, Jailer is a cinematic gem that showcases the best of Tamil cinema. Rajinikanth’s magnetic performance, Nelson’s skillful direction, and the ensemble cast’s exceptional acting make it a must-watch. The film seamlessly blends action, comedy, and drama, creating a truly entertaining experience for audiences. Jailer is a testament to the power of storytelling and solidifies Rajinikanth’s legacy as a cinematic icon.

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Jailer Movie Review: It Is Rajinikanth Looking At The Phenomenon He Created In Wide Angle & Somewhere Accepting His Age Finally, But Rajni Style Doesn’t Fade Even An Inch

Jailer is only victorious because nelson never feels the pressure of serving rajni fans keeping his movie aside.

Star Cast: Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Vasanth Ravi, Yogi Babu, Jackie Shroff, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, and ensemble.

Director: Nelson Dilipkumar.

What’s Good: It is a filmmaker taking the phenomenon of Rajinikanth one step ahead. The blue print is not just a fan service but an attempt to make it substantial.

What’s Bad: Some very convenient routes that the movie takes diluting the entire vibe.

Loo Break: Use the interval. Nothing is so bad that you will feel like skipping.

Watch or Not?: If you are a Rajinikanth fan, plenty of him is here, but not the stereotypical action start. So go in like a clean slate and let Nelson’s idea of the superstar take over.

Language: Tamil (with subtitles in selected theatres).

Available On: In Theatres Near You!

Runtime: 168.47 Minutes.

Tiger Muthuvel Pandian (Rajini), a retired jailer, is now living a life that has no violence around him. One day his son, who is also a police officer, gets kidnapped and is declared killed. The Tiger decides to roar back and takes down an entire syndicate with the help of his star friends.

Jailer Movie Review: Script Analysis

A Rajinikanth movie is never a movie that walks standalone. It has the burden of serving to the cinema deity it stars. It has to not just be a story that impresses but also a platform that gives ample space for this larger-than-life star to walk in slow motion, throw a cigar in his mouth in reverse (he does that in Jailer), or just wear glares with the most complicated hand movements there could be. If done by anyone else, it could be eccentric, but for Rajinikanth, that is his style. Even the dried leaves and mud on the road know when to fly and form a mini storm when he walks by them.

So when writer-director Nelson Dilipkumar decides to cast one of the biggest stalwarts of Indian cinema in his crime comedy, he knows what he has signed up for. Jailer is only victorious because Nelson never feels the pressure of serving Rajni fans keeping his movie aside. He makes sure the movie happens first, and the fan service is a path of it. We meet Rajinikanth praying; he is not dressing up to now woo a young fair lady, but is a grandfather to a 6-year-old toddler. His wife taunts him, and he doesn’t dare to give a comeback. I could see the excitement of the fans fading in a houseful theatre when their superstar did not enter the screen punching some goons, or smoking a cigar. But Nelson takes this risk.

He takes the risk to make the biggest superstar of the country accept his age right in the beginning of his movie. Yes, a flashback where he is young serves as a redemption and the crowd even cheered more on that, but you see how the filmmaker is cleverly serving his sensibilities, the audience, fans, and producers. Jailer, for the most part of it, never shows you the action visually. It is always an idea. Rajinikanth has done enough for you to form an image of him breaking some bones when he enters a room and closes the door. So Nelson cuts to the chase and shows the end result. Now, this could not work for the fans who bought that ticket to watch the star beat hundreds of people in a go, but it is a great idea and must be appreciated.

Nelson, while writing multiple cameos, lives his fanboy dream. Superstars enter the frame one after the other and none demand the limelight of the other, because they are now that content with their share. You can see that in the little moments. Nelson even goes meta when he critiques his own industry when he talks about aged heroes running behind young actors with their wigs on.

Jailer loses the momentum though, post the interval. The second half begins on a high but soon gets too predictable and a big twists feels unnecessary entirely. That twist also leads to the climax becoming the biggest bothering bit about this movie. The writing also forgets the little boy and entirely ignores the women. None of the two ladies get to have a decent conversation. And one of the two is played by Ramya Krishnan, FYI.

Jailer Movie Review: Star Performance

Rajinikanth can now cakewalk through the slow motions and antique ways of wearing glasses, folding legs, sitting, walking; the man even has a style to light a matchstick. But the task for him is to underplay the Rajni Phenomenon, and you see him do that in Jailer. It is fun to see him accept his age in a much more nuanced manner.

Vinayakan, as the big baddie Varma, is a fun character. All the comedy and fear comes out of him, and is written quite nicely. He makes his goons dance to Rahman songs in an Anirudh musical. His hideout is as dramatic as possible. The actor makes sure he doesn’t become a comic relief, and the way he balances the two things is commendable.

Vasanth Ravi is impressive. Yogi Babu can never go wrong, and then when joined by Jackie Shroff, there is enough to hook you here.

Jailer Movie Review: Direction, Music

Nelson has definitely taken a huge risk in Jailer to change the blueprint of how a Rajinikanth movie should look. Not many can dare to break a mold that was so successful for a very long time. But we recently saw a saturation in that too and looks like even Nelson did. This is the superstar’s best work in a long while.

Anirudh is here to revolutionize music and needs to spread his art across the country and, eventually the world. His work in Jailer is so fresh and works so well with the setup. He makes the film sound so larger than life and also grounded when needed. As for songs, Kaavaalaa works pretty well in the movie. The placement of the song could be one of the best in a long time. DOP Vijay Kartik Kannan’s camera worships Rajinikanth in a good way. The wife angle shots are brilliant, and so is the set design in most of the parts.

Jailer Movie Review: The Last Word

Jailer is the best Rajinikanth movie in a very long time. Yes, there was also Darbar , and we know what happened. Though Jailer has flaws too, but none that should make you skip it. Go in if you want to see a fresh take on the Rajni Phenomenon.

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Jailer is yet more of the same type of long-winded revenge action tale with fake-looking stunts, mediocre-to-bad acting, and an absurd plot that doesn't look believable.

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The guest stars do their bit and move on. It is left to Rajinikanth to shoulder the weight of the erratic script.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Aug 15, 2023

Nelson, whose last big screen outing was Beast, is back with his signature style of filmmaking - packed with subtle, dark comedy in the first half.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 14, 2023

Who can take an avenging hero seriously when the threats are so feeble? A high-wattage star can bring only so much value to an indifferently written movie.

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The makers of “Jailer” toggle between emotional registers with confidence and alarming frequency.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Aug 11, 2023

JAILER is full-on Rajinikanth love. Nelson brings his flair for black and absurd comedy and presents us with a super stylish mass spectacle in a class of its own.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Aug 11, 2023

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'Jailer' review: Rajinikanth roars back to form in this mass entertainer

Superstar Rajinikanth's latest release 'Jailer' has graced the theatres, marking a triumphant return to his iconic form following the setback of 'Annaatthe.' The film presents Rajini in a spectacular display of energy and action, evoking fond memories of his youthful vigour.

Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, 'Jailer' is an absolute entertainer, with Rajinikanth commanding the screen with his singular presence.

However, the movie's appeal hinges on individual perspectives. Those seeking logical coherence might find themselves disappointed. On the contrary, for those who embrace the movie's mass appeal and set aside the need for rationality, 'Jailer' will be a good cinematic experience.

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Centred around Tiger Muthuvel Pandian (Rajini), a retired police officer, the narrative delves into his unexpected descent into a world of action and conflict. This transition is catalysed by the mysterious disappearance of his son, Assistant Commissioner Arjun (Vasanth Ravi), who vanishes while on the trail of Varman (Vinayakan) and his notorious criminal syndicate.

Regrettably, the female characters, portrayed by Ramya Krishnan (as Rajinikanth's wife) and Mirnaa Menon, are severely underutilised. Their roles appear reduced to mere stereotypes of gullible and naive women, devoid of substantial involvement in the narrative.

Furthermore, certain scenes where Rajini's character berates his wife seem contrived solely for a dramatic flair, resulting in a dissonance that diminishes their suitability in the movie.

The film encompasses all the quintessential elements that define a Rajini movie: elegance, mass appeal, dynamic action, power-packed dialogues, and even a dance sequence (although Rajini's participation was limited, allowing Tamannaah to shine).

Vinayakan's presence in the film is undeniably robust. While he embodies a formidable villain, his mannerisms become somewhat repetitive over the course of the movie. 

The film strikes a balance between action and comedy.  Actors like Yogi Babu and Sunil adeptly handle the comedic aspects.

While the pacing wanes in the second half, potentially losing the audience's attention, the cinematic climax sequences compensate admirably.

The inclusion of cameos from stalwarts like Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff and Shiva Rajkumar adds a flavorful blend of ingredients that prevents the movie from unravelling. Their performances resonate warmly on screen, particularly in tandem with the ever-present Rajini. Witnessing Rajini in his full charismatic splendour after a considerable hiatus is indeed invigorating for the audience.

'Jailer' warrants a theatrical experience, especially for those who revel in mass entertainers. Amid the whirlwind of elements within the movie, Nelson has successfully delivered a commendable entertainment package.

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Jailer Movie Review: Superstar Rajinikanth Carries Nelson's Film On His Shoulders

Written By : Sonil Dedhia

Edited By: Shrishti Negi

Last Updated: August 10, 2023, 12:02 IST

Mumbai, India

• 10 August 2023 | Tamil
• 2 hrs 48 mins | Action, Comedy, Crime
• Starring: Rajinikanth, Shiva Rajkumar, Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, Mirnaa Menon
• Director: Nelson Dilipkumar
• Music: Anirudh Ravichander

Jailer Review: Rajinikanth film promises loads of action and fun-filled moments that any ardent fan of the Thalaivar could ask for.

Superstar, Thalaivar or Rajini – these are a few names that make millions of hearts pound by mere utterance! After dominating the industry for five decades and doing more than 80 films, the superstardom of actor Rajinikanth remains unfazed. The actor returns to the big screen to regale his fans with Jailer which is helmed by filmmaker Nelson and features cameos of the biggest superstars from the Indian film industry.

So, does Rajinikanth deliver with Jailer? The answer is blowing in the wind as the Thalaivar huffs and puffs and mows down all opposition to his overpowering altruism. He is larger-than-life-and his introductory sequence is a thesis on on-screen heroism and yet determined to be in sync with a more real persona than he routinely plays. Unsure of how Rajini’s fans would react to a completely made-over mega-star, director Nelson finds a middle ground in narration. Jailer is sometimes gritty, often giddy.

Rajinikanth’s charisma is intact and on full display in virtually every frame of the film. Unfortunately, there isn’t much else in this potboiler to stir up a soup that isn’t entirely dependent on the lead actor to give it the gravitas that could make up for its obvious lack of substance. Jailer is directly aimed at Rajinikanth fans, yet it doesn’t accomplish much to breathe new life into a masala film.

Tiger Muthuvel Pandian (Rajinikanth), who was a jailer, lives his retirement life happily with his wife (Ramya Krishnan), son Arjun (Vasanth Ravi), grandson, and daughter-in-law (Mirnaa Menon). He spends his time helping his grandson run a YouTube channel. Muthuvel’s son Arjun is an honest cop. While tracking a high-profile case, he goes missing and Muthuvel discovers he was killed by a notorious gang. But, there is more than what meets the eye. To find out the truth behind the matter, Muthuvel decides to take matters into his own hands and find out the truth.

The film is marred by poor screenplay and weak writing. The plot is predictable and has nothing novel to offer. The first half is decent and the pre-interval sequences set the expectation high for the second half.

But make no mistake. Jailer is a Rajinikanth vehicle fuelled by his invincible image as the man of the masses. Dressed in crisp linen shirts and trousers we see him striding arrogantly in his cool new avatar. He is great, flashing that smile from behind his salt and pepper look, and enjoying being (relatively) more restrained here. His recent releases, Kaala and Annaatthe gave us a glimpse of the actor in subtler, more delicately written parts and he continues it with Jailer. But mind you, the actor is still a victim and stays trapped in his on-screen image. From the moment he enters the plot, he takes over the proceedings, making everyone else seem hopelessly redundant. In Jailer, he alternates between crowd-pulling gimmicks and a more subdued avatar. The mix is exciting if somewhat unsettling for his diehard devotees.

We also have some interesting cameos from Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar and Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff who do not have much to do apart from adding the star value. The same goes for Yogi Babu and Sunil who are present only to add some comic relief in the film. Vinayakan who plays the main antagonist in the film is menacing and plays his part well.

Jailer promises loads of action and fun-filled moments that any ardent fan of the Superstar could ask for. Everything that Rajini does in Jailer is targeted at his fans. While the star does not miss a trick, director Nelson makes the mistake of not working enough on the screenplay. Working with a weak plot riddled with holes and convenient twists that one can see from miles away. The film is mediocre. Thalaivar isn’t!

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Jailer : Movie Name Directed by: Nelson Starring: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Sunil, Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Mirnaa Menon, Tamannaah Bhatia Genre:  Action ,  Comedy ,  Crime Running Time:  168 Minutes Release Date: 10 August, 2023 Rating:  Budget: ₹ 200 – 240 crore Production Company: Sun Pictures

Jailer: Movie Overview

Jailer is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language black comedy-action film written and directed by Nelson and produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures. It stars Rajinikanth in the title role, along with Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Sunil, Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Mirnaa Menon and Tamannaah Bhatia.

The film was officially announced in February 2022 with the working title Thalaivar 169, being the 169th film of Rajinikanth, while the official title Jailer was announced in June. Principal photography began in August 2022 in Chennai and wrapped in June 2023. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Vijay Kartik Kannan and R. Nirmal.

Jailer is scheduled to release on 10 August 2023 .

Test shoots took place in late July 2022 in Chennai, and principal photography was set to commence on 3 August in Hyderabad. However, the start of filming was indefinitely delayed due to a strike in Hyderabad which was expected to last at least three weeks. Filming ultimately began on 22 August in Chennai . By October, filming was also taking place in Cuddalore. In January 2023, a small filming schedule began in Jaisalmer. The following month, filming began in Mangalore with Sadhu Kokila reported to reprise Yogi Babu’s role in the Kannada version. In March, the climax of the film was shot at Athirappilly Falls, Chalakudy in Kerala. Principal photography was wrapped by 1 June 2023.

The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander in his third collaboration with Rajinikanth, after Petta (2019) and Darbar (2020) and fourth collaboration with Nelson after Kolamaavu Kokila (2018), Doctor (2021), and Beast (2022). The first single titled “Kaavaalaa” was released on 6 July 2023. The second single titled “Hukum – Thalaivar Alappara” was released on 17 July 2023. The third single titled “Jujubee” was released on 26 July 2023. The album featuring 8 tracks was released on 28 July 2023.

Jailer: Movie Trailer

Movie Review:

Rajinikanth, Nelson make a captivating comeback that majorly works

Though far from perfect, the towering presence of Rajinikanth — along with Nelson’s fortified writing, unique sense of humour and fan service — make ‘Jailer’ a commendable comeback for both the actor and filmmaker

A line from our review of Rajinikanth’s first film, Apoorva Raagangal (1975), goes, “Newcomer Rajinikanth is dignified and impressive.” Even after almost 50 years, the actor has managed to maintain if not multifold that dignity and impressiveness; something that has been etched in his fans’ minds in the form of the “Vayasanalum un style-um, azhagum…” dialogue from Padayappa. It’s this seasoned charisma, along with filmmaker Nelson’s quirky touches, that make their latest collaboration Jailer an enjoyable entertainer.

In the film, the veteran actor plays Muthuvel Pandian, a retired jailer who spends his time helping shoot videos for his grandson’s YouTube channel. When his son Arjun (Vasanth Ravi), a conscientious cop, digs deep into an idol smuggling racket, trouble knocks on Muthu’s door. Blaming the situation on his honest ways that have apparently rubbed on his son, Muthu steps back into a world he voluntarily took a break from.

Apart from fantastic visuals, wacky humour, and lead characters sporting deadpan faces, all of Nelson’s previous three films have had rather simple plots that are accentuated by the director’s nifty ideas; Jailer is no different. In fact, Jailer might feel similar to Thangappathakkam (1974) to senior audiences while the youngsters are sure to be reminded of Kamal Haasan’s latest hit Vikram. Both the recent films, apart from featuring the legendary stars in age-appropriate characters, are about men who were once officials in service but are now out for blood, with their trusted connections, to avenge their son’s fate. But the similarities stop there, as Vikram is a page from a cinematic universe… while Jailer is a cinematic universe compressed into one feature. Nelson packs Jailer with a host of characters and despite limited screen space for almost all of them, they almost fit in perfectly like pieces of a large puzzle.

The biggest pillar of support for Jailer is its racy screenplay and right from the get-go, we’re thrown into the thick of it. Within moments, Muthu is out on a mission and the film shifts to top gear until intermission. It’s in the second half where the film wavers a little into inconsistent territory. While cameos from Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar are excellent additions, the same can’t be said about other characters that are introduced in the second half.

Apart from his first film Kolamaavu Kokila, Nelson has also had trouble writing strong female characters and it hasn’t changed in Jailer as well. The much-awaited Padayappa-Neelambari reunion featuring Rajini and Ramya Krishnan (who plays his wife Vijaya) isn’t as sensational as one might have wanted it to be. Meanwhile, Vinayakan does a fantastic job as the menacing antagonist, but his character Varma doesn’t end up being an equal foe to Muthu. Moreover, for all the righteousness that Muthu bats for, his flashback glorifies custodial violence.

What makes the rest of the film palatable are Rajinikanth’s sheer presence and Nelson’s unique sense of humour and fan service, which, unsurprisingly, transcends the boundaries of mere fandom. Nelson’s love for the Breaking Bad series has been evident from his previous three films and in Jailer too, the inspirations have inconspicuously seeped in. Muthu’s character shares a number of similarities to Mike Ehrmantraut, one of the hit series’ fan-favourite characters. Even Varma’s underground den reminds one of the super lab beneath the industrial laundry and the ‘use of acid to dispose of bodies’ trope is a clear reference to the series. Easter eggs to Rajini films are aplenty; like the mentions of Baasha, a scene pandering to Rajini’s snake ‘sentiment’, a callback to his iconic ‘Na oru thadava sonna’ line, and even his character name Muthuvel Pandian being a blend of two of his iconic characters, Muthu and Alex Pandian. Not only are these gratifying but double as a hat-tip to the nostalgic magical moments of cinema many of us grew up watching.

Add to that are some decent action sequences that are emphasised by Anirudh’s banger score and scintillatingly shot by Vijay Kartik Kannan; there are a number of mass sequences too that we missed in Nelson’s previous film Beast. Rajini’s last two films, Annaatthe and Darbar, were also underwhelming, to say the least, which explains why they tread on safe grounds for most of this outing.

Jailer might be far from perfect, but with the towering presence of Rajinikanth standing tall along with Nelson’s fortified writing, this is a commendable comeback for both the actor and filmmaker.

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Song Title: Jujubee Lyrics: Super Subu Music Composer(s): Anirudh Ravichander Singer(s): Dhee, Anantha Krishnan, Anirudh Ravichander

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Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the action entertainer starring Rajinikanth in the lead role has released world wide. The movie has Rajinikanth playing his role as Muthuvel Pandian and the film has a huge expectation. The movie is suspected to make a gross of Rs 60 crore at the box office on day 1 of its release. The film's cast includes Tamannah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Sunil, Yogi Babu, Vasanth Ravi, Vinayak, Mirna Menon among others. The music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Read Less

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Rajinikanth's film 'Jailer', directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar, was released worldwide in August, and the film occupied more than 95% of the screens in Tamil Nadu to have a record-breaking release. The overall screen count for the film is estimated to be around 7,000, and the widest release is winning praise from several celebrities. The latest to join the bandwagon is Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who watched Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' in a special screening. Accordingly, he has appreciated Director Nelson for making such a perfect entertainer.

'Jailer' box office collection day 2: Rajinikanth's action entertainer heads close to Rs 135 crores

Directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar, 'Jailer, starring Rajinikanth, was released in theaters on Thursday, August 10. Malayalam actor Mohanlal, Kannada actor Shivarajkumar, Tamannaah, Ramya Krishnan, Jackie Shroff, Yogi Babu, Vasanth Ravi, Vinayakan, and others play important roles in this recent Pan-Indian release, and the latest report regarding the film's box office collection states that Rajinikanth's film has reportedly grossed close to Rs 135 crore worldwide at the end of day 2.

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Actor Vinayakan plays the antagonist in the movie and the Mollywood actor is receiving all praise from audience. An internet user said, "Jailer - Appreciation post for Vianyakan. He carried the negative shade character very well and an interesting play was set up between him & superstar #Rajinikanth. Good finding from Nelson to cast in the movie."

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Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the Rajinikanth starrer received a lot of positive reviews from fans and audience. A twitter user from Kerala said, "#Jailer special shows charting all over #Kerala ???????? Thursday, working day ???????? 5+ crores gross collection is expected today... First, second & 3rd show bookings ???????? MASSIVE RECEPTION ????????."

"Thalaivaru Nirandharamm ???????? #Superstar charisma and style ???????? @rajinikanth sirrrrrrrrrr ???? Ur an emotion for every Fan Boy ???????? #Jailer ???? congrats @Nelsondilpkumar bro and @anirudhofficial brotherrrr what a cracker from you ???? ????," Shanthanu Bhagyaraj said via Twitter."

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"#Jailer - Thalaivar-u Nirantharam ???????? Enjoyed the film. My ❤️ to @Nelsondilpkumar na @anirudhofficial @iamvasanthravi @KVijayKartik and the whole team. "

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The superstar actor's fans thank director Nelson Dilipkumar for making Jailer. Many took to social media to praise the director and thanked him for giving them a full on Rajinikanth film and a few even said that the film gave them the feel of Baasha.

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The Rajinikanth starrer is said to make a gross of Rs 60 crore at the box office world wide. The film has been receiving positive reviews on day 1 and fans expect the movie to run in theatres for a long time.

Vasanth Ravi expresses his gratitude on being part of Jailer

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"A superstar Treat ????????????????????????❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank u all for pouring all the love Towards #Jailer ❤️❤️❤️❤️???????????????? @Nelsondilpkumar @anirudhofficial @sunpictures Thank you rajinikanth sir ????????❤️❤️"

Arunraja Kamaraj

Jailer makers lock accounts of Twitter users who shares photos and videos of the film

The movie makers of Rajinikanth's Jailer have reportedly locked few accounts on the social media citing privacy issues of netizens sharing photos and videos of the film. An internet user said that he shared a photo of Rajinikanth from the film smoking cigarette and the makers have now locked his account.

Jailer breaks previous records of Rajinikanth's film in Kerala and Karnataka

According to media reports, Jailer received a lot of positive reviews and the movie is said to made a gross of Rs 60 crore at the box office. Rajinikanth starrer, Jailer has now broke all previous records of Rajinikanth's films in Kerala and Karnataka. #Jailer creating new records and breaking his #Rajinikanth own previous records in Kerala, Karnataka and "Tamil Nadu" Terrific Opening

Shah Rukh Khan: I love Rajini sir

Actor Shah Rukh Khan in a recent interaction with his fans through Twitter revealed that he will be watching Jailer. Replying to a fans question if he will watch Jailer, the Bollywood actor replied, "Of course I love Rajni sir….Maassss!! He had come on Jawan set and blessed us too.”

Vasanth Ravi pens a heartfelt note on playing Rajinikanth's son in Jailer

Tharamani and Rocky actor Vasanth Ravi played the role of Rajinikanth's son in Jailer. Taking to social media, he wrote a heartfelt note expressing his gratitude. His statement read, "JAILER stands as one of the most significant milestones in my acting career. This film encapsulates the sheer dedication, patience, commitment, and determination that I have cultivated over the years in the film industry.A journey of six years, rich with experiences, has been my guide in the realm of cinema. Ever since my debut in 'Taramani' on August 11th, 2017, where Director Ram sir introduced me as Prabhunath, to this day, August 10th, 2023, stepping into the role of Arjun Muthuvel Pandian, the son of the iconic Rajinikanth sir, in #Jailer , feels like a blessed gift from the universe."

Moviegoers go gaga as Vijay's 'Leo' teaser appears during 'Jailer' intermission

Vijay's 'Leo' title teaser was played during the interval of 'Jailer', and the audience gathered in the theatre was amazed by it. The unexpected arrival of Vijay's 'Leo' title teaser surprised a few, and the video received a huge cheer from the audience as the craze for Thalapathy's film with Lokesh Kanagaraj was too high.

"Mind blowing #Jailer Mass scene onnu onnum saavadi peiyadi,Thalaivar whatttttaaaa performer, every close up la acting pinitaru.All the way THALAIVAR PADAM @anirudhofficial has given his BESTTTT, technicians top notch, dop, editor, stylist ????,Vinayakan veriii LAL ettan n… Show more"

Dhivyadharshini

Fans call Anirudh Ravichander the backbone of Jailer

Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' and his music and background score for the film has been critically acclaimed. Fans take to social media to praise him and even state that the music composer is the backbone of Jailer.

STR 48 director Desingh Periasamy watches Jailer!

— desingh_dp (@desingh_dp)

Raghava Lawrence: Jailer is a blockbuster hit

Actor Raghava Lawrence is a huge fan of Rajinikanth and the actor watched the film's FDFS. Taking to social media, he said, "#Jailer Blockbuster Hit!! I felt Goosebumps theater moments after Baasha. Thailavar verithanam @rajinikanth ????Thalaivar nerandharam! Thanks to @Nelsondilpkumar Sir, Kalanithi Maran Sir @sunpictures and @anirudhofficial Sir! My wishes to the whole team."

Director Rathna Kumar watches Jailer!

— MrRathna (@MrRathna)

"It is a Rajinikanth film, of course it will be ushered in with celebrations. We don't have fan shows any more like before, but that is not dampening the spirit of the fans. The movie is being shown in 900 screens across Tamil Nadu and all of them wear a festive look."

Tirupur Subrmaniam, Film Distributor

Dhanush reviews of 'Jailer'

Actor Dhanush watched Rajinikanth's Jailer in theatres. The actor after watching the first day first show of the film, gave a a thumbs up to the media when asked how was the film.

Jailer vs Vikram: Rajinikanth starrer surpasses Kamal Haasan's film in US

According to reports, Rajinikanth's Jailer has surpassed the collection made by Lokesh Kanagaraj and Kamal Haasan's Vikram in the US on day 1.

Theatres pauses Jailer screening as fans dance in front of screen

— fenil_seta (@fenil_seta)

'Jailer' movie review: The first half portrays Nelson style and the second half shows Rajinikanth's swag

The film has been receiving a positive response. The film's interval block and climax is being specially mentioned by the audience. Here's the full review of ETIMES of Rajinikanth starrer 'Jailer'.

Thalaivaru nirantharam!!!! ????????????????

Venkat Prabhu

Jailer performing well in Mumbai!

Rajinikanth's Jailer has been released in theatres worldwide and apart from it performing well in Tamil Nadu alone, the movie is doing well in other states and cities as well. A Twitter told that the movie received a great welcome in Mumbai as well. His statement read, "Watched #Jailer in Mumbai and the theatre exploded for the interval sequence. People clapping and cheering when the lights came on, reflected the collective joy and high the first half gave. Just wish the writing of the second half sustained it. Happy for Nelson though."

Fans "Rajnified" as Jailer releases in theatres

— abhigajendran (@abhigajendran)

Rajinikanth spotted in Dehardun airport!

Jailer Movie Review In English: As we’ve mentioned in numerous of our prior pieces, a number of significant movies will be released in August of this year. On this, we’ve already created a special piece. Jailer , which was just released in theaters today, is one of these movies. Both the critics and the audience have had positive things to say about the movie. We must now wait and watch how much money this movie brings in at the box office.

Jailer Movies Stars Cast

Rajinikanth, a superstar in Tamil cinema, plays the major role in Jailor, which also features Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Tamannaah, and Yogi Babu among other celebrities.

In addition to Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, this movie has also been released in Tamil. Nelson, who previously worked on the films Doctor with Sivakarthikeyan and Beast with Vijay, is the film’s director.

Jailer Movies Storyline

In the movie, Rajinikanth portrayed Muthuvel, a harsh jailer. Muthuvel has two distinct personas, one of which is well-known to everyone and the other of which even his family is unaware and is extremely dangerous. In the movie, there’s a scene where a man acts like a wet cat with his family, but Babbar transforms into a lion towards thugs.

A plan is developed to release a violent gang that has been imprisoned in Muthuvel’s jail. Will these gangs be able to escape the jail in front of the terrifying jailer from inside? You must see this movie to find out all of this.

Star Cast Performance

As usual, Rajinikanth has been spotted in a popular avatar. To speculate or pass judgment on who is behaving would be silly. However, due to the requirements of the script, he had to work in the movie with two different personalities, and he looked better in both. In addition to this, the movie contains a lot of other goosebump-inducing speech.

In addition to Rajni, Jackie Shroff has excelled in the movie. Along with this, Ramya Krishnan, who portrays the jailer’s wife in the movie, is flawless in the part. Aside from this, all of the other characters appear to be in excellent physical shape. Whether it was the skilled Yogi Babu or Shiv Rajkumar, everyone put a lot of effort into the movie.

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Jailer Movie Plus Point

Rajinikanth is the film’s first plus point. Outside of India, Rajni Sir has such a large fan base in other nations as well that any movie may easily make back its budget. What may be said about his acting, too? In addition to these, the film’s gripping action and language will have you watching till the very end.

Jailer Movie Negative Point

Although the movie features some excellent action scenes and fantastic performances from its actors, the second half of the movie seems a little underwhelming. The second half progresses slowly, despite the first half adding more characters; it is unknown when the break occurred. The movie picks up its speed again once the action scenes begin, though.

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