From ‘Border 2’ to ‘Drishyam 3’, several movie sequels released in Bollywood this year. Some turned out to be flops, while others were hits. Some did good business, but the films themselves lacked substance. But now, a sequel from the South has been released. The name is ‘Jailer 2’…
Through this film, Rajinikanth has once again returned to the screen as Tiger Muthuvel Pandiyan. The film features the presence of stars like Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar. From Bollywood, there are faces like Hrithik Roshan, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jackie Shroff.
It features Nelson Dilipkumar’s signature dark humor direction, and above all, Anirudh Ravichander’s powerful background music. Together, they create an experience through this film that forces you to whistle and clap every 10 minutes.
What is so special about ‘Jailer 2’ that is forcing the audience to whistle and clap? Read in this film review.
Story: A New War Begins After Varman’s Death
The story of ‘Jailer 2’ moves forward from exactly where the story of ‘Jailer’, released in the year 2023, ended. At the center of the film is once again Muthuvel Pandiyan, who is dealing with the events following the death of Varman (Vinayakan) in the first part. The search for the truth behind Varman’s murder and the people associated with it drives the story forward.
The psychological trauma of losing a police officer son still haunts Muthuvel and his family. This time, he faces a gang whose network is even bigger than Varman’s. With the entry of new characters into the story, the scope of the conflict expands.
Instead of taking the story directly towards big action sequences, director Nelson Dilipkumar advances it through small events and humor. The first half of the film establishes the characters and events with the help of dark comedy. Gradually, the story moves towards the main conflict, and a massive challenge stands before Muthuvel Pandiyan.
Acting: Rajinikanth’s Charm Remains Intact
Rajinikanth has been presented in many different styles on screen, but his swag in the character of Tiger Muthuvel Pandiyan is special. In ‘Jailer 2’ as well, his style attracts the audience. Director Nelson’s specialty is that while bringing a already popular character back to the screen, he does not let its sharpness diminish. The same has happened here. Snatched a weapon from a goon by nudging him with an elbow, gathering everyone in one place and blowing them up with a bomb, walking out by breaking the wall of a police station—this is all Rajinikanth’s style, which does not happen in reality, but his acting forces you to believe that it is possible.
The stillness in Muthuvel Pandiyan’s personality, his facial expressions, dialogue delivery, and his confidence during action make the film special. The film tries to satisfy Rajinikanth’s fans in exactly the direction of the powerful moments they expect from his character.
Vijay Kartik Kannan’s cinematography and Anirudh Ravichander’s background music add a golden touch to Rajinikanth’s acting. Especially in scenes watched on the big screen, the coordination between the music and the camera strengthens the film’s mass appeal style. When Rajni showcases his swag and ‘Hukum.. Tiger Ka Hukum’ plays in the BGM in the background, your hands automatically start clapping.
Suraj and Surya Terrified the Audience: This time, the presence of new actors and villains gives a fresh flavor to the story. Suraj Venjaramoodu and SJ Suryah emerge as the main villains. Suraj’s look appears different from his previous characters, and his role presents him in a new style. SJ Suryah also strengthens the conflict of the story through his character.
Vidya Gave a Tough Competition to Rajni: The presence of Mithun Chakraborty and Vidya Balan also makes the film special. The work Vidya has done in a scene alongside Rajinikanth—believe it, the swag she showcased in front of Rajni’s swag is something that is beyond the capability of even big artists. Other actors, including Jaffer Sadiq, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa Menon, and Anna Reshma, expand the world of the film.
Hrithik-Mohanlal and Other Actors Also Pumped in Energy: In the first part of ‘Jailer’, the presence of Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff highly excited the audience. This sequence continues in the sequel as well. Especially the scenes involving the entries of Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar become the center of attraction. Both actors impress with their screen presence in the characters of Mathew (Mohanlal) and Narasimha (Shiva Rajkumar).
Apart from this, Hrithik Roshan’s (Rody) cameo garnered the most whistles in the film. He was also seen copying Salman Khan here. This is Hrithik’s second cameo of this year; before this, he was also seen in Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’. Additionally, Vijay Sethupathi’s cameo is also good, but Nora Fatehi’s dance number could have been ignored as it impacts the pacing of the film.
Direction: Dark Humor and Music Are the Film’s Strength
The style of humor in Nelson Dilipkumar’s films is different from conventional comedy. In ‘Jailer 2’ as well, dark humor runs along with the story. In the first half, instead of relying on large-scale action, Nelson tries to keep the audience hooked with small, entertaining scenes.
Meanwhile, in the second half, he reveals all his aces one by one. Anirudh Ravichander’s background music is one of the most crucial aspects of the film. From Rajinikanth’s entry to the big confrontation scenes, the music enhances the impact of his character.
However, only big action scenes and a powerful background music are not enough for a sequel. The pace of the story, coordination between scenes, and the emotional aspect are equally important. Wherever the film keeps these aspects balanced, the impact of entertainment increases; conversely, the slow pace can test the audience’s patience.
Overall, the film’s greatest strength lies in its characters, the screen presence of the stars, and the grand cinematic moments that connect with the audience. On the other hand, the expansion of its story and action-oriented style might differ from the preferences of those viewers who prioritize a deeply written screenplay. Nelson has designed the entire presentation of the film keeping in mind those viewers who go to the cinema hall not just to watch a story, but also to experience collective enthusiasm.
Why Watch?
If you are a fan of Rajinikanth and like powerful entries, stylish action, roaring background music, and the presence of big stars in his movies, then ‘Jailer 2’ is already your first choice.
If you go with the intention of just enjoying the film, you will enjoy it a lot, but if you go looking for a deep story, you might be disappointed.
This film has been made keeping Rajinikanth’s stardom and big-screen excitement at the center. If you want an experience of whistling, clapping, and getting excited at every powerful entry in the cinema hall, then this film is made just for you.
Bureau Report
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