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Jailer 2: Rajinikanth no longer dances, but still owns the frame

Rajinikanth stars as 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, released 15 October 2026 in theatres worldwide; The Hindu calls it an almost perfect restatement of the original's formula.

Why it matters Advance bookings reached Rs 80 crore for the opening weekend by 14 October; Hindustan Times projects Rs 125-140 crore day-1, a third-biggest Tamil opening.

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Premada Oorali's Day 16 gross has crossed Rs 43.45 crore

Premada Oorali reached Rs 43.45 crore India gross on Day 16 against a Rs 2.5 crore budget, a 17x-plus return from a no-star cast.

Why it matters Small-budget regional producers now have hard numbers showing Kannada dramas without big stars can beat big-budget tentpole flops on returns.

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