JAILER 2 GETS U/A 16+ CERTIFICATE — RUNTIME REVEALED AHEAD OF OCTOBER 15 RELEASE

Jailer 2 has cleared the CBFC with a U/A 16+ certificate and a certified runtime of 165 minutes 18 seconds — just days before its worldwide theatrical release on October 15, 2026.

The Rajinikanth starrer, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, arrives in standard and IMAX — a first for a wide Rajinikanth release — and the sections below cover the censor details, the cast, and the official trailer.

Image: Official trailer still — credit: Sun Pictures.

Jailer 2 Censor Certificate & Runtime — Key Facts

Certificate: U/A 16+ (per CBFC certification details, via Times Now, updated Oct 7 2026; Cinema Express; Zoom TV; Chennaivision)

Runtime: 165 minutes 18 seconds (approx 2h 45m) — slightly shorter than Jailer (2023, 168 minutes)

Release Date: October 15, 2026, worldwide, standard + IMAX

Director: Nelson Dilipkumar

Producer: Kalanithi Maran / Sun Pictures

Music: Anirudh Ravichander

Trailer: Released October 5, 2026 by Sun Pictures

Note: According to Times Now, Rajinikanth's publicist dismissed earlier social-media A-certificate reports as speculation.

Cast & Release Details

Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, with Vidya Balan making her Tamil debut as "Kantha", alongside SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Familiar faces are back in Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa, Vinayakan and Jaffer Sadiq, while Apeksha Porwal features (via the trailer), and returning cameos come from Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Jackie Shroff. For the full film profile, see our Jailer 2 guide with release date, cast, trailer and soundtrack.

According to reports, social-media buzz around a Hrithik Roshan shadow-shot cameo remains unconfirmed — The Statesman notes the makers have stayed silent on the speculation.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, with the sequel continuing the story of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What certificate did Jailer 2 get?

Jailer 2 has been certified U/A 16+ by the CBFC, as per certification details reported on October 7, 2026.

What is the runtime of Jailer 2?

The film runs 165 minutes 18 seconds — roughly 2 hours 45 minutes — slightly shorter than the 2023 original's 168 minutes.

When does Jailer 2 release and where?

The film releases worldwide on October 15, 2026, in standard and IMAX formats — a first for a wide Rajinikanth release.

Who stars in the sequel and who composes the music?

Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, with Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty and others in the cast. The music is by Anirudh Ravichander, and Nelson Dilipkumar directs the sequel.