Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated sequel, ‘Jailer 2’, hit theatres worldwide on October 15. Fans across the globe celebrated Thalaiva’s return to the big screen with drums, fireworks and prayers. Videos circulating on social media show fans performing milk abhishekams, offering prayers and adorning the actor’s cutouts with garlands as they marked the film’s release with grand celebrations.Videos and pictures from screenings have been going viral on social media since Thursday morning, capturing packed theatres and enthusiastic crowds celebrating the film’s arrival.‘Jailer 2’ marked the first time a Rajinikanth film opened simultaneously in India and Japan. Celebrating the occasion, a Japanese fan shared a video on social media wearing customised merchandise. A video allegedly recorded at a London theatre also surfaced on X, showing large crowds arriving to watch the Rajinikanth-starrer on its opening day.

Dubai theatres witness early-morning fanfare

Another video shared by a fan reportedly showed auditoriums at Deira City Centre in Dubai packed by 3 am. Videos from the venue showed crowds chanting Rajinikanth’s name and dancing to dhol beats during the early hours.In India, fans reportedly burst fireworks, cut huge cakes, danced to drumbeats and celebrated in customised merchandise.Additionally, several fans were seen offering prayers, breaking coconuts on pavements, pouring milk over posters of the actor and decorating towering cutouts with large flower garlands.

About ‘Jailer 2’

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, ‘Jailer 2’ continues the story of retired prison warden Muthuvel Pandian, popularly known as Tiger, played by Rajinikanth.When a cross-border criminal syndicate threatens his family, Muthuvel comes out of retirement and begins operating from the shadows.The film also stars Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, S. J. Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi, Mithun Chakraborty and Jackie Shroff. Mohanlal, Hrithik Roshan and Shiva Rajkumar appear in cameo roles.According to live box office figures reported by Sacnilk, ‘Jailer 2’ had collected Rs 45.40 crore net in India as of Thursday afternoon, bringing it close to the Rs 50 crore mark. Evening and night shows are expected to contribute further to the film’s opening-day total.