Kamal Haasan Hails Rajinikanth as Jailer 2 Turns Superhit

Less than a day after Jailer 2 opened in theatres on October 15, 2026, Tamil cinema has turned the release into a full-fraternity celebration. The first major salute came from Kamal Haasan, who congratulated his longtime friend and fellow icon Rajinikanth after the film was declared a worldwide superhit.

The actor-parliamentarian wrote in Tamil on X that the action entertainer, starring his “dear friend” Rajinikanth, had emerged as a superhit worldwide. He added, “Heartfelt congratulations to my friend” and tagged Rajinikanth, director Nelson Dilipkumar, composer Anirudh Ravichander, and Sun Pictures.

A legend’s kind words go a long way

Director Nelson Dilipkumar replied quickly to Kamal’s post. “Coming from a legend like you, it means a lot,” he wrote. That public exchange matters because it ties one of Tamil cinema’s most watched friendships to the film’s first-day momentum, and it gave the sequel an endorsement money cannot buy.

The fraternity weighs in

Other major voices were just as quick to celebrate. Here is what stood out:

• Dhanush watched the first-day-first-show and wrote that Jailer 2 is a “MUST MUST MUST watch” and a “FEAST for every Thalaivar fan.”
• Lingusamy said that in Rajinikanth’s 51-year journey, this film makes the most of the star’s aura since Baadsha, especially in the first half.
• Venkat Prabhu called the experience simply thrilling and thanked Nelson and Anirudh.
• Karthik Subbaraj said Thalaivar sets the screen on “Wild Wild Fire” and credited Anirudh’s high-octane energy.

Subbaraj also highlighted the rare pleasure of seeing Mithun Chakraborty, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Vidya Balan, Hrithik Roshan and SJ Suryah in one film. That multiverse of star cameos has become a big part of the sequel’s early buzz.

Why the early reactions matter

For fans, these posts are more than social media noise. They signal that Jailer 2 has passed its toughest early test: the scrutiny of peers who know Rajinikanth’s legacy inside out. The film has had a strong opening, according to early reports, and positive reviews are coming in from all areas.

Anirudh Ravichander’s score is repeatedly credited for the film’s energy, an important sign for a sequel where music is expected to carry part of the spectacle. Kamal Haasan’s note also adds a cross-generational blessing from a rival-turned-friend, a gesture that is rare in the industry and resonates with fans who have followed both stars for decades.

With sequels, the real test is whether opening-day heat converts into a sustained theatrical run. The first-day reaction from multiple generations of stars suggests the film is connecting with the core audience, which is exactly what a star vehicle like this needs.

Source: The Times of India