The production for Rajinikanth-Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2 is ongoing in full swing with filming already wrapped in places like Chennai, Kerala, Goa and Mysuru. While most of the details surrounding the cast, except for Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan and Shivarajkumar, remains shrouded in mystery, it is now being speculated that actor Vijay Sethupathi is also part of the cast and that he had joined the sets during the film's Goa schedule. However, confirmation from the actor and the film's team are awaited. If rumours turn out to be true, it would be Vijay Sethupathi's second collaboration with Rajinikanth after Karthik Subbaraj's Petta (2019).
A sequel to the 2023 hit film Jailer, Jailer 2 will see Rajinikanth reprising his role of ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian, alongside Ramya Krishnan, who portrayed the role of his wife in the first film. Shivarajkumar, who made a cameo appearance in the first film, confirmed being a part of the sequel as well. It is yet to be confirmed whether Mohanlal and Jackie Shroff, who also had powerful cameos in the film, will be back for the second instalment.
Interestingly, the stellar ensemble is expected to get more star-studded in the sequel, with names like Nandamuri Balakrishna, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty speculated to be part of the cast. Santhanam, who has taken a long break from playing a comedian in films, is also reportedly roped in for the film.
With these rumours, the buzz surrounding the sequel is only getting louder with each announcement. Additionally, Meghana Raj Sarja recently confirmed that she is making her return to Tamil cinema with Jailer 2 in a key role, following earlier appearances in Kaadhal Solla Vandhen (2010), and Uyarthiru 420 (2011). Malayalam actor Anna Raajan, best known for her breakthrough role in Lijo Jose Pellissery's Angamaly Diaries (2017) is also part of the cast.
Backed by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 will have music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Vijay Kartik Kannan and editing by R Nirmal. Plot details, along with the actors part of the extended cast are yet to be announced by the makers.
Jailer 2 is slated for a release in theatres worldwide on June 12, 2026.