Updated On: 14 December, 2025 07:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vidya Balan has officially come on board for Jailer 2, according to reports. The Rajinikanth starrer will mark her return to a high-profile commercial entertainer. Meanwhile, the makers are reportedly eyeing August 14, 2026 release date
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Vidya Balan
Rajinikanth’s Jailer became a phenomenon when it was released in 2023. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the Rajinikanth-starrer stormed the global box office with noteworthy collections, cementing its place among Kollywood’s biggest hits. Ever since the makers announced their sequel, the expectations have been sky-high. The makers are bringing together stronger forces in Jailer 2. Likewise, according to reports, Vidya Balan has officially come on board for Jailer 2.
A source close to the production told Pink Villa that Vidya Balan was approached with the script and was immediately drawn to it and the complexity of her character. This will mark her return to a high-profile commercial entertainer and add significant weight to the sequel’s narrative.