Jailer 2

Actor Rajinikanth honoured Padma, a sanitation worker in Chennai, with a gold chain after she returned 45 sovereigns of lost gold, recognising her integrity and service. Photos of Rajinikanth with her family went viral.

Soundarya Rajinikanth has officially revealed that her father, Superstar Rajinikanth, is personally writing his autobiography, promising previously untold details about his life and career.

Superstar Rajinikanth and director Nelson Dilipkumar have arrived in Kochi to resume shooting for Jailer 2. The film's final schedule aims to wrap up by mid-February ahead of its anticipated June release.

Vijay Sethupathi has announced his cameo in the upcoming Tamil action-comedy Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film, which features Rajinikanth reprising his role from the 2023 hit Jailer, is set to release in June 2026.

A look at the most awaited South Indian films of 2026, spanning sequels, fresh genres, and star-studded ensembles, with release dates, directors, cast, and synopses for each entry.

Superstar Rajinikanth surprised fans by sharing a motivational New Year wish using a classic Muthu film clip. Fans were blown away by the actor's social media game.

With several directors having narrated scripts over the past few months, reports now suggest that Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu has emerged as the frontrunner to helm Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173.

Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who features in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, recently seemed to confirm Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo in the much-anticipated sequel, in a Bengali interview

Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar shared details about his participation in the highly anticipated Jailer 2, including an extended cameo and his shooting timeline.

At a press event for the film 45 in Chennai, Shiva Rajkumar discussed his recovery from cancer surgery, the impact of his brother Puneeth's death, his film collaborations, political intentions, and his upcoming role in a female avatar.

Actor Ramya Krishnan watched her iconic film Padayappa in a theatre for the first time. In a promotional interview, Rajinikanth hinted at a sequel focusing on her character Neelambari, sparking excitement among fans.

Nora Fatehi is currently in Chennai filming a major dance track for the upcoming sequel Jailer 2, sharing the set with Rajinikanth. The song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, is set for release in 2026.

Actor Mohanlal boarded the set of Jailer 2 shortly after finishing Drishyam 3, reuniting with Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, and other returning cast members as production began under director Nelson Dilipkumar.

Malayalam actor Vinayakan has officially confirmed his participation in director Nelson's Jailer 2, which stars Rajinikanth. The production continues to draw attention, with Rajinikanth and other notable actors involved, and the shoot is expected to conclude in December.

Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster, is growing bigger by the day, with fresh reports hinting that Vijay Sethupathi has joined the Rajinikanth-starrer, marking a potential reunion after Petta.

After the unexpected exit of director Sundar C, rumours are rife that Dhanush might just take over Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 173' as the director. The film marks the superstar's iconic collaboration with Kamal Haasan's production.

Marking her return to Tamil cinema after over a decade, Meghana Raj has reportedly joined the cast of Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’, one of the most anticipated sequels in Indian cinema.

Rajinikanth will star in 'Thalaivar 173', directed by Sundar C and produced by Kamal Haasan's RaajKamal Films International. The film is scheduled for a Pongal 2027 theatrical release.

Superstar Rajinikanth was recently seen travelling in economy class to Goa for the shoot of his film 'Jailer 2'. Videos of the actor greeting fans and fellow passengers on the flight have gone viral on social media.

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' continued its historic box office run, crossing Rs 500 crore in India and joining the elite league of 'Baahubali 2', 'KGF 2' and 'Jailer'. The Kannada epic has earned over Rs 50 crore in every South Indian state, marking a new milestone for Kannada cinema.