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Jailer 2 OTT release date: Rajinikanth film streams on Prime Video from 12 November in Hindi and 4 more languages

By Karan Dutta

Updated on November 12, 2026
IST 1:17 am

Jailer 2 OTT release date is 12 November 2026: Rajinikanth’s action film starts streaming today on Amazon Prime Video in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada. Prime Video says the film streams in India and in more than 240 countries and territories, exactly four weeks after it opened in cinemas on 15 October.

Rajinikanth walks away from explosions in a still from Jailer 2

When and where can you watch Jailer 2 on OTT?

Jailer 2 streams only on Prime Video from Thursday, 12 November 2026. Prime Video announced the date on 5 November, with a post that read: “TIGER MUTHUVEL PANDIAN is back. RELOADED #Jailer2OnPrime, Nov 12.” The Hollywood Reporter India first reported the date as an exclusive, and the platform’s announcement was carried by DT Next and MediaInfoline the same day.

This is a global premiere, not an India-only release. Viewers in the more than 240 countries and territories that Prime Video listed can stream it on the same day as viewers in India. Prime Video is also home to the first film, so both parts of the story now sit on one platform.

The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner. Anirudh has composed the music.

Is Jailer 2 available in Hindi on Prime Video?

Yes. Prime Video has listed five languages for the streaming premiere: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada. The Hindi version is available from day one, at the same time as the Tamil original.

This matters more for Hindi-speaking viewers than it does for most South films. According to Sacnilk, PVR INOX and Cinepolis did not screen the Hindi version in cinemas, because the four-week gap to OTT did not meet their eight-week rule for Hindi films. The Hindi version was therefore shown mostly in independent single screens and smaller multiplex chains. For many viewers in North India, Prime Video is the first easy chance to watch the film in Hindi.

Will Jailer 2 stream with 30 minutes of extra footage?

This is a report, not a confirmed fact. The Times of India and The Economic Times reported that the digital version could be about 30 minutes longer than the cut shown in cinemas. According to these reports, the extra footage may include more scenes with Mohanlal, Vijay Sethupathi and Hrithik Roshan, and possibly scenes with Santhanam, who appeared in the film’s shoot-completion video but not in the theatrical cut.

Neither Prime Video nor Sun Pictures confirmed an extended or uncut version in their announcements. Esquire India and NewsBytes both noted that the makers had not confirmed it. The official announcement only uses the word “RELOADED” and gives no runtime. Until the platform lists a longer runtime, treat the uncut version as a report.

What is the gap between the theatrical and OTT release?

Jailer 2 released in cinemas on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The OTT premiere on 12 November comes exactly 28 days, or four weeks, later.

The short window was not popular with cinema owners. Sacnilk reported that exhibitors asked Sun Pictures to push the OTT date further, and Tiruppur Subramaniam said the producer had agreed to consider it. The 12 November date did not change. Sacnilk also reported that the film was still running in cinemas when the OTT date was announced, so it reaches homes while it is still on the big screen in some places.

How much did Prime Video pay for Jailer 2 OTT rights?

The deal price has not been announced by Prime Video or Sun Pictures. In April 2026, Filmibeat reported that Prime Video bought the digital rights for about ₹160 crore, as cited by NewsBytes. Koimoi carried the same figure, also from reports.

If the figure is correct, it would be the biggest OTT deal for a Tamil film so far. NewsBytes, citing earlier reports, put the previous record at ₹150 crore for Thug Life. It also said Prime Video reportedly paid ₹120 crore for Rajinikanth’s Coolie, and Sacnilk had reported about ₹75 crore for the first Jailer in 2023. All of these numbers are media reports, not official figures.

How much has Jailer 2 earned at the box office?

According to Sacnilk’s trade estimates, Jailer 2 had grossed ₹829.65 crore worldwide by Day 27 (10 November). That includes ₹552.65 crore gross from India and ₹277 crore from overseas. Its India net total stood at ₹472.53 crore, with ₹327.37 crore from Tamil and ₹50.74 crore from the Hindi version. DT Next, citing Sacnilk, said the film had become the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time.

For the full box office story, including how the Hindi version performed, read our earlier report: Jailer 2 crosses ₹800 crore; Hindi version at ₹49 crore.

Who is in the cast of Jailer 2?

Rajinikanth returns as retired jailer ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian, who is pulled out of retirement when a powerful criminal gang threatens his family. Here are the key facts about the cast and the film.

Key facts

Lead: Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian
Cast: SJ Suryah, Shivarajkumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, Ramya Krishnan, Namo Narayana and Yogi Babu
Special appearances: Mohanlal, Hrithik Roshan and Vijay Sethupathi
Director: Nelson Dilipkumar
Producer: Kalanithi Maran, Sun Pictures
Music: Anirudh
Theatrical release: 15 October 2026
OTT release: 12 November 2026, Prime Video
Languages on OTT: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada
Reach: India and more than 240 countries and territories

Speaking about the streaming premiere, Nelson Dilipkumar said, “The response to Jailer was extraordinary,” and added that the team is “delighted to bring Jailer 2 to Prime Video,” where it joins the first film.

What should Hindi-speaking viewers know before watching?

Jailer 2 is a sequel to Jailer (2023), so it helps to watch the first film. Both films follow Muthuvel Pandian, and several actors return from the original, including Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Shivarajkumar and Mohanlal, according to DT Next. The first film is also on Prime Video, so you can watch both back to back.

The Hindi audience will see familiar faces beyond Rajinikanth. Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty are part of the main cast, and Hrithik Roshan has a special appearance. If the reported extended cut is real, Hrithik’s role may be longer on OTT than it was in cinemas, but this has not been confirmed.

To watch in Hindi, choose the Hindi audio track from the language menu on Prime Video. Viewers who missed it in cinemas because the big chains did not play the Hindi version can now watch it at home, on phone, TV or laptop.

What to watch next

If you enjoy Jailer 2, start with Jailer (2023) on Prime Video, which sets up Muthuvel Pandian and his family. Coolie, Rajinikanth’s 2025 film, is another option; Prime Video reportedly holds its streaming rights. Fans of Hrithik Roshan and Vidya Balan can look out for the reported extra scenes once the streaming runtime is clear.