Superstar Rajinikanth is back as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian! After entertaining audiences with the first instalment, the stylish jailer returns with another dose of action, comedy, drama and plenty of mass moments in Jailer 2. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel brings together a huge star cast, including SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Ramya Krishnan, Mithun Chakraborty, Shivarajkumar, Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Hrithik Roshan and Yogi Babu.
The good news for movie lovers is that Jailer 2 is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. If you missed it in theatres, here’s what you can expect from this OTT release.
Jailer 2 Story
After losing his son, Tiger Muthuvel Pandian (Rajinikanth) tries to lead a peaceful life with his family. But things take an unexpected turn when he gets involved in a dangerous mission connected to an idol-smuggling gang.
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Dilip (Suraj Venjaramoodu), an important member of the gang, is trying to find out who killed Varman. Meanwhile, Tiger decides to get closer to Dilip and uncover the people operating behind the criminal network. He joins hands with a local rowdy named Moorthy (Namo Narayana), and what follows is a series of unexpected twists, confrontations and action-packed moments.
Who is Bodhi Kalpak (SJ Suryah), the mastermind behind the gang? What is Kantha’s (Vidya Balan) connection to the story? And how does Tiger handle the dangerous people standing in his way? The rest of the film revolves around these questions.
How Is Jailer 2?
Let’s be honest. The first Jailer had a certain magic. Rajinikanth’s stylish performance, Nelson’s dark comedy, Anirudh’s background score and those unexpected cameo appearances made it a thoroughly entertaining watch.
Naturally, the expectations for Jailer 2 were quite high. Nelson seems to understand this and packs the sequel with all the ingredients fans expect – comedy, action, elevations, emotional moments and superstar moments.
However, the film follows almost the same formula as the first part. While that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, some scenes do feel familiar.
The movie takes a little time to get into the actual story. Things become much more entertaining once Moorthy’s character enters the picture. The scenes where Moorthy appoints Tiger as his driver are genuinely funny. Yogi Babu’s entry adds more fun, and the combination of these characters works really well.
The portions where Tiger uses Moorthy’s identity to scare Dilip’s gang are among the most enjoyable parts. Nelson’s dark comedy is in full form here, and the humour feels quite natural in several scenes.
The face-off between Tiger and Dilip is another major highlight. The action sequences, twists and surprise appearances make the first half particularly entertaining. Rajinikanth’s screen presence takes these moments to another level.
But the second half is a slightly different story. The introduction of Bodhi Kalpak and Kantha brings a new dimension to the plot, but the drama surrounding Kalpak’s family and Tiger doesn’t create the expected impact.
SJ Suryah looks stylish and does his part well, but his character could have been written with more intensity. A few portions also feel stretched, and the screenplay loses some of the energy that made the first half enjoyable.
Thankfully, the film still has enough mass moments to keep fans interested. Hrithik Roshan’s special appearance is one of the major attractions, while the climax offers some exciting moments. The ending also leaves room for another instalment.
Performances
Rajinikanth is undoubtedly the biggest strength of Jailer 2. He carries the film effortlessly, and even his simple expressions and mannerisms are enough to grab attention. His combination scenes with Namo Narayana and Yogi Babu are especially entertaining.
Hrithik Roshan makes a strong impression with his special appearance as Rody. The way his character is introduced is quite impressive and adds to the film’s excitement.
Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar and Jackie Shroff make their presence felt once again. Suraj Venjaramoodu is convincing as Dilip, while SJ Suryah brings style to the antagonist’s role.
Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty have important parts in the story, while Ramya Krishnan and Yogi Babu add value to the ensemble cast.
Technical Aspects
Anirudh Ravichander’s background score deserves special mention. His music adds energy to the action sequences and makes Rajinikanth’s elevation scenes even more effective.
The songs are not particularly memorable, but their picturisation is good. Vijay Kartik Kannan’s cinematography is impressive, and the rich production values give the film a grand look.
Nelson Dilipkumar knows how to present Rajinikanth and make the most of his screen presence. Although the second half could have been tighter, his trademark humour and presentation style work well in several portions.
Jailer 2 OTT Review – What Works and What Doesn’t?
What Works:
Rajinikanth’s screen presence and stylish performance
Entertaining first half
Nelson’s dark comedy
Action sequences and mass elevations
Hrithik Roshan’s special appearance
Anirudh’s background score
What Doesn’t:
Comparatively weaker second half
A few stretched-out scenes
Songs could have been better
SJ Suryah’s antagonist character needed more depth
Final Verdict
Jailer 2 is a decent mass entertainer that works best when Rajinikanth is in his element.
The first half is fun, with plenty of comedy, action and whistle-worthy moments. The second half loses some steam, but the superstar’s screen presence and a few exciting sequences keep things going.
If you enjoyed the first Jailer, the sequel is worth giving a watch, especially if you’re a Rajinikanth fan. It may not recreate the same magic, but it does offer a few entertaining moments.
Now that Jailer 2 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in five languages, you can catch Tiger Muthuvel Pandian’s latest adventure from the comfort of your home.
Our Take: Not as fresh as the first Jailer, but still an enjoyable watch for Thalaivar fans. Put it on your weekend watchlist if you love larger-than-life action entertainers!
